Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in An Urban Area of Delhi, India
Background: Adolescence is a critical period and anxiety disorders affect one in seven adolescents globally, yet data on this in the Indian population remain limited. This research aimed to study the prevalence and types of anxiety disorders among adolescents in an urban area of Delhi. Methods: I...
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Background: Adolescence is a critical period and anxiety disorders affect one in seven adolescents globally, yet data on this in the Indian population remain limited. This research aimed to study the prevalence and types of anxiety disorders among adolescents in an urban area of Delhi.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study involving 300 adolescents, participants were selected using systematic random sampling. Data was collected using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire after ethical approval was obtained.
Results: The majority were 10-14 years of age (52.7%), with a mean age of 14.35±2.80. The prevalence of anxiety disorders was 35.3%, with social anxiety (14%) being the most common. Prevalence was higher in females and in the 15-19 years age group.
Conclusion: This study reveals a significant burden of anxiety disorders (35.3%) among urban adolescents in Delhi, with social anxiety being the most prevalent type.
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| spelling | doaj-art-842b6a81496c42cd99bedda382165a7e2025-02-06T06:05:15ZengMedsci PublicationsNational Journal of Community Medicine0976-33252229-68162025-02-01160210.55489/njcm.160220254771Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in An Urban Area of Delhi, IndiaFebida BPK0Akshithanand KJ1Rajesh Kumar2Panna Lal3Bratati Banerjee4Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India Background: Adolescence is a critical period and anxiety disorders affect one in seven adolescents globally, yet data on this in the Indian population remain limited. This research aimed to study the prevalence and types of anxiety disorders among adolescents in an urban area of Delhi. Methods: In this cross-sectional study involving 300 adolescents, participants were selected using systematic random sampling. Data was collected using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire after ethical approval was obtained. Results: The majority were 10-14 years of age (52.7%), with a mean age of 14.35±2.80. The prevalence of anxiety disorders was 35.3%, with social anxiety (14%) being the most common. Prevalence was higher in females and in the 15-19 years age group. Conclusion: This study reveals a significant burden of anxiety disorders (35.3%) among urban adolescents in Delhi, with social anxiety being the most prevalent type. http://www.njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/4771Adolescent HealthMental HealthDelhiAnxiety |
| spellingShingle | Febida BPK Akshithanand KJ Rajesh Kumar Panna Lal Bratati Banerjee Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in An Urban Area of Delhi, India National Journal of Community Medicine Adolescent Health Mental Health Delhi Anxiety |
| title | Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in An Urban Area of Delhi, India |
| title_full | Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in An Urban Area of Delhi, India |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in An Urban Area of Delhi, India |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in An Urban Area of Delhi, India |
| title_short | Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in An Urban Area of Delhi, India |
| title_sort | prevalence of anxiety disorders among adolescents a cross sectional study in an urban area of delhi india |
| topic | Adolescent Health Mental Health Delhi Anxiety |
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