The study investigated the extent of academic anxiety and its impact on academic performance. There was low academic performance due to the perceived course load and study material(s). There was also a positive relationship between social and family sources of anxiety, academic performance and stressors. Demographic variables, such as family history of anxiety, showed to have positive or negative effects on academic performance.

All in all, it can be concluded that test anxiety, academic competence, time management and strategic studying are all factors significantly affect academic performance. Effective university counselling services and trained mental health professionals was suggested, which could also increase academic success. The top academic stressor were oral assessments such as the OSCE (objective structured clinical examination). Suggestions for confidence, self-esteem and other self construal variables to reduce social anxiety and improve performance during presentations were discussed.