Prevalence of General Anxiety Disorders in Patients with Hypertension

Aim: To find the prevalence of anxiety in hypertension cases males females in rural area of Pakistan Place & duration of study: This cross sectional study was conducted in Pakistan Red Crescent Medical & Dental College Dina Nath in a subset of rural area patients visiting the hospital during the period of 15/06 /2018 to 30/11/2018. Methods: Thirty six hypertension cases in the age group of 18-35 years with minor medical ailments & without any underlying recent stress (fear grief) & pathological conditions (endocrinal /renal causes of hypertension or h/o intake oral contraceptive pills) which may affect the emotional state of patients were included in study. The patients were examined physically as per proforma by physical examination and were selected for studies. The patients' were evaluated on DSM 5 general anxiety disorder criteria. Results: The prevalence of anxiety in hypertension males & females was found to be in male & female cases of hypertension. the prevalence of anxiety is significant in those with positive cases. Conclusion: The patients with hypertension in younger ages must be evaluated for anxiety as its presence may be a cause of hypertension and also increase the cardiovascular risk & should be treated as well.