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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Among Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Reda A Goweda^1,2, Abdurahman Hassan-Hussein¹

¹Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.

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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) affects over a third of physicians in Saudi Arabia. Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing this prevalent mental health condition among healthcare professionals.

Keywords:

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Background:

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worry causing distress and increased healthcare utilization.
Understanding GAD prevalence is vital for targeted mental health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the prevalence of GAD among physicians in Saudi Arabia.
To identify potential risk factors and inform intervention strategies.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire.
The study involved 110 physicians in Saudi Arabia, utilizing the Arabic version of the GAD-7.
Sociodemographic data and GAD-7 scores were collected.

Main Results:

31.8% of physicians reported experiencing anxiety symptoms.
Anxiety symptoms were observed across different severity levels: mild (31.8%), moderate (22.7%), and severe (9.1%).
A GAD-7 score of 10 was identified as a reliable cutoff for detecting anxiety.

Conclusions:

Physicians in Saudi Arabia exhibit a significant prevalence of GAD.
Recommendations include early detection, health education, and accessible treatment options.
Addressing GAD in physicians is essential for maintaining healthcare quality and well-being.