Prevalence and Predictive Factors of Panic Disorder among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

IF 3.8 4区 医学 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-19 DOI:10.1007/s44197-024-00208-6
Ahmed Aljadani, Khalid Alshammari, Mossa Alshammari, Sulaiman Alshammari, Ahmed Alhuwaydi, Mohamed AbouZed, Islam Shabaan, Nasr Elzahab, Abdullah Altuhayni, Naif Alghasab
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Panic disorder (PD) is a severe anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks that cause intense distress. Despite the high prevalence of panic disorder and its significant impact on life, limited research has been conducted on its prevalence and their associated factors in Saudi Arabia. This study seeks to contribute to the understanding of PD among adults in Saudi Arabia by examining its prevalence and associated factors, using an online survey method. A validated questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted targeting 1276 Saudi adults. Data were collected electronically via Google Forms from the eligible participants. The questionnaire comprised three sections: sociodemographic information, medical history, and a validated diagnostic tool for PD. The prevalence of PD among Saudi adults was 13.1%. Most individuals with PD experienced their first panic attack before the age of 18. Only 38.3% individuals with PD sought medical attention, and approximately one-third of those who sought help did not receive a diagnosis. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that significant risk factors for PD included being female; having chronic health problems, a comorbid psychiatric disorder, a high body mass index; and experiencing suicidal ideation (P < 0.05). The highest risk was associated with chronic diseases (adjusted odds ratio = 3.1, 95% confidence interval: 2.1-4.6). This study demonstrates that PD is a prevalent and debilitating mental health condition among Saudi Arabian adults. Non-mental health physicians should be aware of PD, as many cases remain undiagnosed.

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沙特阿拉伯成年人恐慌症的患病率和预测因素:一项横断面研究。
惊恐障碍(PD)是一种严重的焦虑症,其特征是反复发作的意外惊恐发作会造成强烈的痛苦。尽管恐慌症的发病率很高,对生活的影响也很大,但沙特阿拉伯对其发病率及其相关因素的研究却很有限。本研究采用在线调查的方法,通过研究恐慌症在沙特阿拉伯成年人中的患病率及其相关因素,旨在加深人们对恐慌症的了解。本研究针对 1276 名沙特成年人开展了一项基于有效问卷的横断面研究。通过谷歌表格以电子方式向符合条件的参与者收集数据。问卷包括三个部分:社会人口学信息、病史和经验证的帕金森病诊断工具。沙特成年人的 "怯懦症 "患病率为 13.1%。大多数患有帕金森氏症的人在 18 岁之前经历过首次恐慌症发作。只有 38.3% 的帕金森氏症患者寻求过医疗帮助,而在寻求帮助的患者中,约有三分之一没有得到诊断。多元逻辑回归分析表明,罹患帕金森氏症的重要风险因素包括女性、慢性健康问题、合并精神疾病、体重指数高以及有自杀倾向(P<0.05)。
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