Anxiety Disorders at Outpatient Psychiatric Services: Clinical Presentations and Associated Features

A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in the outpatient psychiatry department of Community Based Medical College, Bangladesh (CBMC,B), Mymensingh, Bangladesh, between June and December of 2024, to assess the clinical presentations and associated factors of anxiety disorders among outpatients attending the hospital. A total of 68 participants selected through purposive sampling, those who were previously diagnosed with anxiety disorders according to DSM-5 criteria. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, clinical symptoms, and associated factors were collected through interviews and medical records. Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale was used for assessment. Analysis was performed using MS Office tools (Excel and Word). The study found generalized anxiety disorder as most prevalent (47.1%), with excessive worriedness (85.3%), restlessness (73.5%), and somatic complaints (61.8%) as key…