Raghad Alomaim¹*, Nouf Almansour¹, Ghazlan Alhenaki² and Mostafa Kofi³

¹Family Medicine Resident, FCM Department, PSMMC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
²Medical Intern, FCM Department, PSMMC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
³Professor, Consultant , FCM Department, PSMMC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

*Corresponding Author: Raghad Alomaim, Family Medicine Resident, FCM Department, PSMMC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Received: February 06, 2024; Published: February 19, 2024

Abstract

Background: The impact of undiagnosed anxiety and depression on health-related quality of life has been well-documented in the literature. However, the health-related quality of life of individuals with undiagnosed anxiety disorder remains underexplored. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the health-related quality of life of individuals with undiagnosed anxiety disorder and its association with socio-demographic factors.

Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional survey-based study. Participants were recruited through an online survey, targeting male and female participants in various age groups, we required a sample size of 300 subjects to fulfill the objectives of our study. This sample size was calculated assuming a 30% prevalence of anxiety disorder.

Result: The results revealed a significant association between anxiety levels and socio-demographic factors, specifically gender, age group, and job status. Females, younger individuals (18-24 years), and students were found to have higher anxiety levels compared to their counterparts.

In terms of HRQoL, both anxiety and depression levels showed a statistically significant impact on various HRQoL parameters, with the effect size varying depending on the constant term (β_0) and the coefficient of anxiety or depression (β_1).

Conclusion: The results showed a significant relationship between anxiety, depression, and HRQoL, with gender, age group, and job status being the significant socio-demographic factors. The findings highlight the need for early detection and intervention to improve the HRQoL of individuals with undiagnosed HAD.

 Keywords: Undiagnosed Anxiety; Health; Quality of Life; Primary Health Care

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Citation

Citation: Raghad Alomaim., et al. “Quality of Life of Patients with Undiagnosed Anxiety Disorder in PSMMC Primary Health Care Centers in Riyadh”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 8.3 (2024): 97-111.

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