Abstract：
Social anxiety disorder is a prevalent mental health condition that significantly impairs social interactions, academic performance, and professional functioning in children, adolescents, and youth. This study aimed to investigate the global prevalence of social anxiety disorder across these developmental stages. Six electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar) were systematically searched for studies related to the prevalence of social anxiety disorder in children, adolescents and youth. Random-effects models were employed for data analysis and Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Version 2.0. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 index. A total of 38 studies were included in the final analysis. The global prevalence of social anxiety disorder was estimated to be 4.7% in children, 8.3% in adolescents, and 17% in youth. These findings suggest a progressive increase in the prevalence of SAD across these developmental stages. Considering the prevalence of social anxiety disorder in this study, policymakers can use the findings of this study to inform and develop effective prevention strategies for individuals and communities most susceptible to this disorder.
摘要：
社交焦虑症是一种普遍的心理健康状况，会严重损害社交互动，学业成绩,和儿童的专业功能，青少年,和青春。这项研究旨在调查这些发育阶段的社交焦虑障碍的全球患病率。六个电子数据库(PubMed，Scopus,WebofScience,Embase,ScienceDirect和GoogleScholar）系统地搜索了与儿童社交焦虑障碍患病率相关的研究，青少年和青年。采用随机效应模型进行数据分析和综合荟萃分析2.0版。使用I2指数评估异质性。共有38项研究纳入最终分析。全球儿童社交焦虑障碍的患病率估计为4.7%，8.3%的青少年，17％的年轻人。这些发现表明，在这些发育阶段，SAD的患病率逐渐增加。考虑到这项研究中社交焦虑症的患病率，政策制定者可以利用这项研究的结果，为最容易患这种疾病的个人和社区提供信息，并制定有效的预防策略。
