The Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders and its Relationship with Marital Satisfaction

The aim of the present study was to study the pattern and prevalence of marital satisfaction in females with anxiety disorders, who are either treatment naïve or on treatment. The study was conducted on 150 married female patients aged 18-40 years fulfilling the diagnosis of anxiety disorders as per DSM 5 criteria at the Lady Hardinge Medical College and Smt. S.K. Hospital, in New Delhi were recruited for this study. The Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-32) was used to assess the relationship quality of intact (married or cohabiting) couples. Hamilton Anxiety rating Scale was used to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms. Demographics of the sample were studied which provided insights into the prevalence of anxiety disorders. No significant correlation were found in marital satisfaction and anxiety disorder scale score