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The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and associated factors of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) among students in the Intercultural Primary Education program at a university in Andahuaylas, Peru. This is a quantitative analysis using an observational design, with a sample of 71 students (62 women); the TAG-7 scale, which has validated psychometric properties, was administered. The results showed an overall prevalence of GAD of 47%; Quechua-speaking students had a prevalence of 42%, while Spanish-speaking students reached 55%. Furthermore, “having friends” was the only factor associated with the absence of GAD in both language groups, highlighting the protective role of social support. It is concluded that there is a high prevalence of TAG in the studied population and that, although the differences observed between Quechua- and Spanish-speaking students are preliminary, they suggest possible variations linked to the mother tongue and provide evidence of cultural factors.
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