Factors associated with anxiety among elderly hypertensive in primary care setting.
J Ment Health
; 24(1): 29-32, 2015 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-25358109
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
There is increasing evidence showing that anxiety is associated with morbidity in the older age group. Factors contributing to anxiety may vary among different diseases and settings.AIMS:
The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with anxiety symptoms among elderly hypertensive at the primary care level.METHODS:
A cross-sectional study and face-to-face interviews using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were conducted among elderly hypertensive.RESULTS:
The mean (SD) age of subjects was 68.8 (6.76) years and comprised of 49.5% and 50.5% of males and females, respectively. The majority of respondents were Malays (76.1%), followed by Chinese (14.3%), and Indians (9.5%). The mean (SD) duration of hypertension was 8.44 (7.29) years and the prevalence of anxiety symptoms was 13.3% (95% CI 9.9, 16.7). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that elderly hypertensive with a past history of stroke (adjusted OR 4.472; 95% CI 1.754, 11.405; p = 0.002) and depression (adjusted OR 3.715; 95% CI 2.009, 6.872; p < 0.001) was significantly associated with the factors for anxiety.CONCLUSION:
Elderly hypertensive with a history of stroke and having depressive symptoms are susceptible to get the anxiety. Therefore, screenings of risk factors and early intervention may improve the quality of life among elderly.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ansiedade
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Atenção Primária à Saúde
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Hipertensão
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article