Volume 4

Number 1 January 2020

Anxiety Disorder among Urban Elderly People

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70357/jdamc.2020.v0401.03

Chowdhury S1 , Islam M2 , Zahan R3 , Akhiruzzaman4 , Jahan E5

Abstract

Objective: To determine the level of anxiety disorder among urban elderly people in addition to socio-demographic characteristics and chronic associated diseases.

Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted among 120 elderly people in urban area of Chittagong city (Bakolia, Chawkbazar) using convenient sampling. Face to face interview was done with semi structural questionnaire and a Geriatric Anxiety Scale to assess anxiety status. Data analysis was done with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS).

Results: Out of 120 respondents females were higher in number which was 63(52%). Around 86(71.7%) respondents were in 60-69 age groups. In urban area 41(34%) did not have anxiety disorder, while 60(50%) respondents had mild anxiety disorder, 16(13%) had moderate and 3(3%) had severe anxiety disorder. Respondent who were concerned about their finance 61(71.8%) had anxiety disorder. On the other hand 70(68%) respondents were concerned about their health that caused anxiety.

Conclusion: The study findings emphasized the need of attention and demand extended mental health care services for this group of elderly people.

Keywords: Anxiety disorder, Elder people, Urban area, Mental health


  1. MPH Student

    NIPSOM, Mohakhali, Dhaka

  2. Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine

    Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh

  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine

    Ad-din Akij Medical College and Hospital, Khulna

  4. Assistant Professor of Community Medicine

    Diabetic Association Medical College, Faridpur

  5. Medical Officer

    MSF

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Volume 4, Number 1 January 2020
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