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The prevalence and risk factors of anxiety in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Xiaoyun Zhang1,2, Ying Song1, Zhiqiang Wei1

  • 1Neurology Department, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.

Frontiers in Neuroscience
|May 4, 2023
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Anxiety affects 36% of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, with risk factors including age, female gender, living situation, psychiatric history, depression, and disease characteristics. Understanding these factors is crucial for managing MS progression.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease characterized by progressive deterioration.
  • Anxiety is increasingly recognized as a significant factor influencing the progression of MS.
  • Understanding the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety in MS is critical for patient care.

Conclusions:

  • Anxiety is prevalent in 36% of individuals with MS.
  • Key factors associated with anxiety in MS include demographic, psychiatric, and disease-specific variables.
  • These findings highlight the need for integrated care approaches addressing both neurological and psychological well-being in MS management.
Keywords:
anxietymeta-analysismultiple sclerosisprevalencerisk factor

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