The worldwide prevalence of anxiety in acquired immune deficiency syndrome patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Jeiran Rahmati, Saba Ahmadi, Sepide Rezaei, Hossein Hosseinifard, Afsaneh Dehnad, Hosein Shabaninejad, Aidin Aryankhesal, Shabnam Ghasemyani, Samira Alihosseini, Zahra Mansour Kiaee, Zahra Noorani Mejareh, Sepideh Aghalou, Ahmad Ghashghaee, Mahnaz Shoghi, Mohammad Ahmadi Nasab, Anahita Khajehvand
Abstract
Based on findings, the prevalence of anxiety in developed countries was partially higher than in underdeveloped countries and the obtained mean in the present study. It can be a significant point for policymakers. Therefore, WHO and the world community should have special plans for these countries.
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AnxietyScopusConfidence intervalMeta-analysisMedicinePrevalenceMEDLINEDemographyPsychiatryEpidemiologyInternal medicineLawPolitical scienceSociologyHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive HealthFamily Caregiving in Mental Illness