Prevalence and correlates of generalized anxiety disorder among elderly people in primary health care

Menta, Caroline; Bisol, Luísa Weber; Nogueira, Eduardo Lopes; Engroff, Paula; Neto, Alfredo Cataldo

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“…Consistent with other studies, physical illness is a common risk factor for mental illness, particularly in the elderly. [20] In this context, we need to emphasize the importance of screening for anxiety and depression in PHC settings, especially when NCDs are present. , In our sample 41.1% suffer from depression, 39.2% from anxiety.…”

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Prevalence of depression and anxiety among elderly primary care patients in Palestine

Maraqa¹,

Nazzal

alutt

et al. 2022

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Background: Depression and anxiety are common mental health disorders among the elderly worldwide. In this study, we estimated the prevalence of depression and anxiety and related risk factor among elderly attending PHC centers in Palestine. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample size of 380 participants aged ≥60 attending PHC centers in West Bank, using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. We used the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 and the Geriatric Anxiety Scale to screen for depression and anxiety, respectively.We analyzed data using descriptive and analytical statistics and employed logistic regression model to identify predictors of depression and anxiety. Results: The prevalence of depression and anxiety was 41.1% and 39.2%, respectively. Eldely people living in rural areas (aOR 2.6, 95%CI: 1.7-4.2), uneducated (aOR 2.9, 95%CI: 1.4-6.1), and without monthly income (aOR 3.4, 95%CI: 1.5-7.6) were more likely to have depression. On the other hand, anxiety is independently assosciated with living in rural areas (aOR 1.9, 95%CI: 1.2-3.0) and having non-communicable diseases (aOR 2.0, 95%CI: 1.1-3.5). Conclusion: Depression and anxiety are common in Palestine, a developing country with a lack of elderly-related services. This should be emphasized at the national and regional levels where geriatric health care services are scarce. Such information is required by policymakers and external funding agencies in order to develop future agendas

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Prevalence of depression and anxiety among elderly primary care patients in Palestine

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Nazzal

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“…al. 29 in Porto Alegre (RS), with a prevalence of 9% from the use of the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview plus (MINIplus). When combined, depression and anxiety symptoms are directly related to psychic suffering 15,23,27 which were assessed using the PHQ-4 instrument in the present study.…”

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Prevalência de sofrimento psíquico em pessoas idosas: um estudo de base comunitária

Silva

Paula

Gomes

et al. 2020

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Resumo Objetivos Verificar a prevalência do sofrimento psíquico em uma população de idosos da comunidade e analisar a sua correlação com idade, anos de escolaridade, nível socioeconômico, sexo, morbidade referida, autopercepção de saúde, autopercepção visual, autopercepção auditiva e síndromes geriátricas (fragilidade, medo de cair, capacidade funcional e quedas). Método Estudo transversal com 315 idosos, não institucionalizados, residentes em Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brasil, em 2015. Os dados foram coletados através de inquérito domiciliar e o sofrimento psíquico pode ser observado naquela população idosa com a aplicação do Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4). Para verificar a associação da variável desfecho com as variáveis explicativas, usou-se teste qui-quadrado (χ²) de Pearson. O nível de significância adotado no estudo foi de 5%. Resultados A prevalência de sofrimento psíquico entre os idosos foi de 41,8% (IC95% 36,5–47,4%). Verificou-se associação entre o PHQ-4 e sexo (ρ=0,001), morbidade referida (ρ=0,020), autopercepção de saúde (ρ<0,001), autopercepção visual (ρ=0,001), autopercepção auditiva (ρ=0,034), capacidade funcional (ρ=0,003) e fragilidade (ρ=0,000) Conclusões o sofrimento psíquico é uma condição frequente entre idosos. O conhecimento dos fatores associados a esse evento pode contribuir para um modelo de cuidado em saúde que estimule o envelhecimento ativo e saudável.

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“…In 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that the anxiety disorders affected 3.8% of the older population [2]. However, some studies had determinate prevalence between 9% and 11.4% in this population [4][5][6]. Furthermore, it has been shown that the frequency of anxiety is higher than the frequency of depression and cognitive disorders [7,8].…”

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Screening for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Older Adults who visited an Outpatient Clinic in a Low-Resource Setting

Segura-Chorres

Tello

Gálvez-Cano

et al. 2023

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PURPOSE:This study aimed to screen for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in older adults who visited the outpatient clinic of a general hospital in Lima, Peru. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study between January and March 2014 in the outpatient services of the Cayetano Heredia Hospital (HCH). Adults aged ³60 years and who provided written informed consent were included. Patients with communication difficulties and cognitive impairment were excluded. We screened for GAD with a Spanish version of the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ). In addition, other variables such as depressive symptoms, independence in performing daily activities and social support were explored. RESULTS:Five hundred twenty-six older adults participated, 84.6% were between 60-79 years and 15.4% were ≥80 years. A positive screening for GAD was present in 23.2%, moderate-severe depressive symptoms in 11.7% and mild depressive symptoms in 33.8%. Older adults with moderate-severe depressive symptoms had 31.42 times the prevalence of a positive screen for GAD compared to those without depressive symptoms. In addition, older adults with social problem had 3.77 times the prevalence of a positive screen for GAD compared to those with adequate social support. CONCLUSION: The screening for GAD was positive in almost one-quarter of older adults who visited the outpatient clinic of a general hospital. Depressive symptoms were present in approximately half of the study population.

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Prevalence and correlates of generalized anxiety disorder among elderly people in primary health care

Cited by 10 publications

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Prevalence of depression and anxiety among elderly primary care patients in Palestine

Prevalence of depression and anxiety among elderly primary care patients in Palestine

Prevalência de sofrimento psíquico em pessoas idosas: um estudo de base comunitária

Screening for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Older Adults who visited an Outpatient Clinic in a Low-Resource Setting

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