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Generalized Anxiety Disorder in China: Prevalence, Sociodemographic Correlates, Comorbidity, and Suicide Attempts
Author(s) -
Ma Xin,
Xiang YuTao,
Cai ZhuoJi,
Lu JinYan,
Li ShuRan,
Xiang YingQiang,
Guo HongLi,
Hou YeZhi,
Li ZhenBo,
Li ZhanJiang,
Tao YuFen,
Dang WeiMin,
Wu XiaoMei,
Deng Jing,
Lai Kelly Y.C.,
Ungvari Gabor S.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2009.00212.x
Subject(s) - generalized anxiety disorder , comorbidity , anxiety , psychiatry , medicine , anxiety disorder , psychology , clinical psychology , demography , sociology
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 ( < RMB500/month) or higher ( > 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.