Prevalence of the generalized anxiety disorder in Tunisia: A study of 707 primary care outpatients.
Jihene Ben ThabetMariem TurkiMolka MezghaniAsma GuermaziMohamed MâalejNada CharfiManel MaalejPublished in: International journal of psychiatry in medicine (2024)
This study indicated a relatively high prevalence of GAD among primary care patients in Tunisia. Risk factors were also determined that may help to identify these patients. This information may help primary care physicians recognize this diagnosis and provide timely referrals to mental health professionals to prevent complications and preserve quality of life.