Prevalence of Illness Anxiety Disorder and Its Relation to Anxiety Among Medical Students in Karachi: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Key Points

• This research aims to assess the prevalence of illness anxiety disorder and its relation to generalized anxiety among medical students in Karachi.
• Cross-sectional study conducted among medical students in Karachi
• Assessment of prevalence and correlation of illness anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety
• Targeted mental health interventions suggested based on findings.
• Found significant correlation between illness anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety.
• Suggests a high prevalence rate of anxiety-related distress in the medical student population.