Patterns of co-morbidity with anxiety disorders in Chinese women with recurrent major depression

• DOI: 10.1017/s003329171100273x
• Publication Date: 2011-12-01T20:08:40Z
• Authors: Y. Li; S. Shi; F. Yang; J. Gao; Youhui Li; M. Tao; G. Wang; K. Zhang; C. Gao; L. Liu; Kan Li; Keqing Li; Y. Liu; Xumei Wang; J. Zhang; L. Lv; Xueyi Wang; Q. Chen; J. Hu; L. Sun; J. Shi; Y. Chen; D. Xie; J. Flint; K. S. Kendler; Z. Zhang
• Keywords: Specific phobia; Depression

Studies conducted in Europe and the USA have shown that co-morbidity between major depressive disorder (MDD) anxiety disorders is associated with various MDD-related features, including clinical symptoms, degree of familial aggregation socio-economic status. However, few studies investigated whether these patterns association vary across different co-morbid disorders. Here, using a large cohort Chinese women recurrent MDD, we examine prevalence features disorders.A total 1970 female MDD patients or without seven [including generalized (GAD), panic disorder, five phobia subtypes] were ascertained CONVERGE study. Generalized linear models used to model features.The lifetime rate for any type 60.2%. Panic social significantly predict an increased family history MDD. GAD animal earlier onset higher number episodes, respectively. DSM-IV diagnostic criteria. blood-injury are both suicidal attempt opposite effects. All neuroticism.Patterns consistent findings from US European studies; heterogeneous when tested features.