Abstract:
"Weathering a Hidden Storm": An App~ication of Andersen's
Behaviora~ Mode~ of Hea~th, and Hea~th Services Use for
Those With Diagnosab~e Anxiety Disorder
Research has primarily focused on depression and mood
disorders, but little research has been devoted to an
examination of mental health services use amongst those
with diagnosable anxiety disorder (Wittchen et al., 2002;
Bergeron et al., 2005). This study examined the possible
predicting factors for mental health services utilization
amongst those with identifiable anxiety disorder in the
Canadian population. The methods used for this study was
the application of Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health
Services Use, where predisposing, need and enabling
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characteristics were regressed on the dependent variable of
mental health services use. This study used the Canadian
Community Health Survey (cycle 1.2: Mental Health and Well-
Being) in a secondary data analysis. Several multiple
logistics models predicted the likelihood to seek and use
mental health services. Predisposing characteristics of
gender and age, Enabling characteristics of education and
geographical location, and those with co-occurring mood
disorders were at the greatest increased likelihood to seek
and use mental health services.
