A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Anxiety among Alcohol Dependence in Selected Hospitals in Aizawl, Mizoram

Lalrintluangi, Nabanita Barman, Lalrinhlui

Abstract: Anxiety and other psychiatric comorbidities are often linked to Alcohol dependency, a chronic illness. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of anxiety in patients with Alcohol dependence and investigate any associations between these conditions and sociodemographic factors. A non-experimental research design was employed for this study at selected hospitals in Aizawl, Mizoram. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to gather a sample of 100 alcohol-dependent patients from both the Inpatient (IPD) and Outpatient Departments (OPD). A semi-structured sociodemographic questionnaire was used in conjunction with standardized instruments, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7). The data were analysed with SPSS version 20.0, applying frequency distributions and Chi-square tests to determine associations. The findings showed that mild anxiety was the most prevalent, reported by 40% of participants, and Chi-square analysis revealed a statistical significance between anxiety and family type(p=0.037). Regular screening and integrated treatment approaches that address substance abuse and mental health issues are crucial, as the results show that anxiety is prevalent among alcohol-dependent individuals.

Keywords: Alcohol dependence, Anxiety Disorders, Prevalence, Psychiatric comorbidity, Mental health

How to Cite?: Lalrintluangi, Nabanita Barman, Lalrinhlui, "A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Anxiety among Alcohol Dependence in Selected Hospitals in Aizawl, Mizoram", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1315-1321, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251217112108, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251217112108