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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v195i10.3925
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Vol. 195 No. 10 (2025)
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Như, H., Của, T. T. H., Bích, L. K., Nhân, T. Q., & Thống, N. V. (2025). 72. Anxiety disorders and associated factors in patients with chronic urticaria. Journal of Medical Research, 195(10), 685-695. https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v195i10.3925

72. Anxiety disorders and associated factors in patients with chronic urticaria

Huynh Nhu, Trinh Thi Hong Cua, Ly Kim Bich, Tran Quang Nhan, Nguyen Van Thong

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Chronic urticaria is a disease with wheals, angioedema, or both that persists for more than six weeks. Anxiety disorders are commonly observed in this patient group, contributing to exacerbation of symptoms and further reduction in quality of life. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, symptoms of anxiety disorders, and analyze related factors in patients with chronic urticaria. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenience sample of 99 patients diagnosed with chronic urticaria. Disease activity was assessed using the Urticaria Activity Score over 7 days (UAS7), and anxiety disorders were evaluated using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7). The results showed a mean age of 35.81 ± 13.13 years old,  predominently female at 76.8%. The median UAS7 score was 14. The prevalence of anxiety disorders among patients with chronic urticaria was 31.3%, with nervousness (99.0%) and trouble relaxing (79.8%) being the most frequently reported symptoms. Disease activity was identified as an independent risk factor associated with anxiety (adjusted OR = 1.498; 95% CI: 1.243 – 1.804; p < 0.001). Anxiety disorders are common and should be evaluated and screened in the clinical assessment of patients with chronic urticaria.

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Anxiety disorders, GAD-7, chronic urticaria, UAS7, associated factors

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