FREQUENCY OF LIFE EVENTS AMONG PATIENTS WITH PANIC DISORDER PRESENTING TO PSYCHIATRIC OPD
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Objective:Panic disorder is a widespread anxiety disorder, associated with impairment in functionality, quality of life and increased healthcare utilization. A better understanding of the frequency of life events especially stressful life events among patients with panic disorder presenting to psychiatric OPD might help psychiatrists foresee factors that could increase patients’ risk for aggravating panic disorder.
Methods:A total of 250 patients were observed. All panic disorder patients meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria admitted to Department of psychiatry were included in the study. The purpose of the study was explained and informed written consent was taken from participants. A pre-structured Performa (annexed) was used to record information. Duration of anxiety was recorded as well. All eligible patients admitted during the study period were included.
Results:In this study mean age was 32 years with SD ± 9.734. Male were 66% while female patients were 34%. More over the frequency of life events was found 75% in patients with panic disorder.
Conclusion:Our study concludes that the frequency of life events was 75% among patients with panic disorder.
Key Words:Anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Life events, Stressful
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