Citation

Ma X, Xiang YT, Cai ZJ, Lu JY, Li SR, Xiang YQ, Guo HL, Hou YZ, Li ZB, Li ZJ, Tao YF, Dang WM, Wu XM, Deng J, Lai KY, Ungvari GS. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 2009; 45(2): 119-127.

Affiliation

Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1744-6163.2009.00212.x

PMID

19366422

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study aims to determine the 12-month and lifetime prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and its sociodemographic correlates. DESIGN AND METHODS: A total of 5,926 subjects were randomly selected and interviewed. FINDINGS: The overall 12-month and lifetime prevalence of GAD was 0.8%, and 1.2%, respectively. Being older than 25 years and female, lower education level, unemployed status, and lower (RMB2000/month) monthly income were associated with increased risk of GAD. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The low percentage of subjects treated for GAD indicates a major public health problem that should be addressed.

Language: en