Risk factors for generalized anxiety disorder among young women and men in informal settlements in South Africa: A cross-sectional study
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is common globally, particularly among young people, but limited research has been done on the risk factors for GAD especially in low-income settings. We sought to understand risk factors for GAD among young (ages 18–32) women and men from urban informal settlement...
Main Authors: | Smanga Mkhwanazi, Andrew Gibbs |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-12-01
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Series: | SSM - Mental Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666560321000104 |
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