Population
3073 consecutive outpatients presenting to 4 primary care facilities in Shanghai, China
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May inform GAD screening considerations in Chinese primary care; leaves open whether routine use improves outcomes.
The frequency of generalized anxiety disorder in Chinese primary care is 4.1%, with a high rate of comorbid major depression, highlighting the potential need for routine screening.
Ying et al. (2010) studied this question.
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