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Thaíse Campos Mondin1, Caroline Elizabeth Konradt1, Taiane de Azevedo Cardoso1
1Graduate Program in Health and Behavior, Universidade Católica de Pelotas (UCPel), PelotasRS, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999)
|January 10, 2014
Summary
Anxiety disorders are common in young adults, affecting 18-24 year olds. Associated factors include socioeconomic status, parental psychiatric issues, and substance use, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Anxiety disorders represent a significant public health concern, particularly among young adults.
- Understanding the prevalence and associated factors is crucial for effective intervention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of various anxiety disorders in young adults aged 18-24.
- To identify factors associated with anxiety disorders in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted.
- 1,560 young adults were randomly selected and assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
Main Results:
- Prevalence rates included agoraphobia (12.3%), generalized anxiety disorder (9.7%), and social phobia (4.0%).
- Only 23.8% of affected individuals had received prior treatment.
- Anxiety disorders were linked to sex, socioeconomic status, parental psychiatric history, alcohol abuse, and tobacco use.
Conclusions:
- Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in young adults and associated with significant impairment.
- Identifying associated factors is key to developing targeted intervention strategies.
- Early intervention and treatment are essential to mitigate functional impairment and improve quality of life.
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