Burden of care and general health in families of patients with schizophrenia.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is great concern in the UK, and other countries, about the clinical management of psychosis and substance misuse co-morbidity. However, relatively little is known about the UK prevalence and management of co-morbidity. METHOD:We implemented a screening survey of patients who were in treatment with an ...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Weaver T,Rutter D,Madden P,Ward J,Stimson G,Renton A

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The last decade of the twentieth century has seen an unprecedented increase in the number of reports in the psychiatric literature documenting increased rates of psychotic illness among migrants in a range of European countries. In countries where high rates of immigration have been long-standing such as Bri...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Hutchinson G,Haasen C

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hallucinations are often manifestations of severe psychiatric conditions seen clinically. However, little is known about the distribution of incident hallucinations in the community, nor whether there has been a change over the past century. Data from the NIMH Epidemiologic Catchment Area Program is used here to provi...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Tien AY

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:African-Americans experience considerable mental healthcare disparities in the United States, but little is known about sensitive subgroups within this population. To better understand healthcare disparities within African-Americans communities, we characterized anxiety, mood, and substance use disorder prev...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Simning A,van Wijngaarden E,Conwell Y

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The seasonality of birth in 142 schizophrenics from Barcelona (Spain) has been studied, showing a pattern similar to that described by other authors, with a maximum in winter. If sample is compared with the local general population there are significant differences, but these disappear when the comparison is made with...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Fañanas L,Marti-Tusquets JL,Bertranpetit J

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Peters et al. Delusions Inventory (PDI) is a commonly used instrument to measure delusion proneness in the general population and includes dimensions that measure distress, preoccupation, and conviction of unusual beliefs. This self-report scale has already been translated into several languages. However, t...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Kao YC,Wang TS,Lu CW,Cheng TH,Liu YP

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Persons diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) often experience pervasive feelings of loneliness, which are considered a significant barrier to treatment and recovery. AIM:As impaired social cognition may contribute to increased loneliness and less skillful social interactions, this study ...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Ludwig KA,Nye LN,Simmons GL,Jarskog LF,Pinkham AE,Harvey PD,Penn DL

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The impact of psychosocial adversity on the onset and course of bipolar disorder has been assessed in studies that have relied on methods of eliciting life event histories and evaluating family atmosphere. The results of life event studies have been inconsistent, perhaps because the relationship between bipolar disord...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Ramana R,Bebbington P

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study were to assess self-perceived clinical and social needs among 120 schizophrenic outpatients, and the relationship between needs and subjective quality of life. METHOD:The Camberwell Assessment of Need instrument (CAN) was used to assess needs and the Lancashire Quality of Life Profile...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Bengtsson-Tops A,Hansson L

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recent studies in epidemiology have highlighted the existence of children with autistic difficulties who remain undiagnosed. Other studies have identified 'access barriers' to clinics which include factors mediated by parents as well as health and education services. The purpose of this study was to examine whe...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Russell G,Steer C,Golding J

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:If attachment theory is to help inform our understanding of relationship difficulties in people with psychosis, it is first important to understand the composition of attachment networks in this group and how attachment style measured with reference to relationships in general actually relates to attachment ...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Berry K,Wearden A,Barrowclough C

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postnatal environmental factors, such as early life adversity, cannabis use, and social stressors are associated with increased risk for psychotic disorders. Understanding mechanisms that underlie increased psychosis risk is of great importance for the development of novel preventive approaches and early interventions...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Kundakovic M

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Epidemiological studies in the Netherlands have reported an excessive gender gap in the risk for non-affective psychotic disorder (NAPD) among immigrants from Morocco with a higher risk elevation in males compared to females. We examined the consistency of these findings and their generalizability to immigrants...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： van der Ven E,Veling W,Tortelli A,Tarricone I,Berardi D,Bourque F,Selten JP

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patient's language, tradition, conventions, and customs may all determine integration into a society and are also part of the doctor-patient relationship that influences diagnostic and therapeutic outcome. Language barrier and sociocultural disparity of Eastern and Southern European patients may hamper recove...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Begré S,Traber M,Gerber M,von Känel R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the excess costs associated with bipolar disorders in Australia, based on prevalence (using the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)) and associated excess burden-of-illness costs. METHODS:Using data from the 2004 South Australian Health Omnibus Survey (HOS), a weighted cross-sectional survey of 3,0...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Fisher LJ,Goldney RD,Dal Grande E,Taylor AW,Hawthorne G

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate predictors of Quality of Life in a group of severely mentally ill substance abusers. These patients took part in a multi-centre study aimed at improving co-operation between psychiatric and social services in Sweden during the years 1995 to 1998. METHODS:Two hundred ...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Schaar I,Ojehagen A

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the last few years the international literature has shown an increasing attention for the work as life-event stressor, for its organizational characteristics as well as for job insecurity and interpersonal conflicts. METHODS:We have studied 707 subjects who approached the Work Psychopathology Medical Cen...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Nolfe G,Petrella C,Zontini G,Uttieri S,Nolfe G

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The English version of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and a translated Indian version were administered to a sample of hundred bilingual college students. Both the versions of the GHQ showed adequate internal consistency and reliability. There was a high concordance between the two versions on high scorers and...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Sriram TG,Chandrashekar CR,Isaac MK,Shanmugham V

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The relationship between social networks and health and wellbeing is increasingly demonstrated in vulnerable adult populations. This relationship for vulnerable children and young people has not hitherto been systematically reviewed. This narrative synthesis aims to consolidate research to provide a foundationa...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Nevard I,Green C,Bell V,Gellatly J,Brooks H,Bee P

更新日期：2020-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are reports on favourable course and outcome of schizophrenia in lowincome countries. The aim of the present study was to examine onset and clinical course of the illness in a community-based sample in rural Ethiopia based on crosssectional information. METHOD:A two-stage survey was carried out in But...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Kebede D,Alem A,Shibre T,Negash A,Fekadu A,Fekadu D,Deyassa N,Jacobsson L,Kullgren G

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to examine the long-term effect of prenatal exposure to the Sino-Japanese War during 1937-1945 on risk of schizophrenia in adulthood among Chinese wartime survivors. METHODS:We obtained data from the Second National Sample Survey on Disability conducted in 31 provinces in 2006. We restricted o...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： He P,Luo Y,Guo C,Chen G,Song X,Zheng X

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) items are frequently used to assess psychological distress but no study to date has investigated the GHQ-30's potential for adaptive administration. In computerized adaptive testing (CAT) items are matched optimally to the targeted distress level of respondents inst...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Stochl J,Böhnke JR,Pickett KE,Croudace TJ

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stigma faced by psychiatric patients associated with the type of psychiatric facilities is controversial. This study was conducted to compare the stigma faced by patients with schizophrenia and non-schizophrenia psychiatric disorders in the outpatient departments of a state mental hospital with those in a general ...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Chee CY,Ng TP,Kua EH

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study is based on the hypothesis that in any catchment area there are patients with chronic mental illness who are unknown to a comprehensive psychiatric/psychosocial care system. METHOD:A standardized questionnaire was sent to all general practitioners in a circumscribed catchment area in southwestern ...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Längle G,Welte W,Rösger U,Günthner A,U'Ren R

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A substantial body of research indicates that self-stigma is associated with poorer outcomes related to recovery among people with severe mental illnesses. Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy (NECT) is a structured, group-based approach which targets the effects of self-stigma. A randomized-controlled t...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Yanos PT,Lysaker PH,Silverstein SM,Vayshenker B,Gonzales L,West ML,Roe D

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Nigeria, there are no national social welfare and community rehabilitation programmes for the mentally ill. Families have to bear the major burden of care. The present study aimed to assess the severity of indices of burden among relatives of 75 schizophrenics and 20 major affective disorder cases, to ide...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Ohaeri JU

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Many older adults in the USA live in public housing facilities and have characteristics that may place them at risk for cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment has been largely unexamined in this socioeconomically disadvantaged population, however. We therefore aim to characterize its prevalence and correlat...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Simning A,Conwell Y,van Wijngaarden E

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The course of conduct disorder (CD) is heterogeneous. Moffitt proposed the heuristic of life course persistent (LCP) and adolescence limited (AL) to differentiate etiologically distinct forms of antisocial behavior (AB), each with distinct predictors and consequences, although a few studies have assessed this d...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Moore AA,Silberg JL,Roberson-Nay R,Mezuk B

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A long asylum procedure is associated with higher prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders, lower quality of life, higher disability and more physical health problems. Additional knowledge about health seeking behavior is necessary to guide governments and health professionals in their policies. OBJECTIVE:...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Laban CJ,Gernaat HB,Komproe IH,De Jong JT

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Structured diagnostic inter- views include items that evaluate physical etiologies for mood and anxiety disorders. The objective of this article was to assess the impact of such items. METHOD:A mental health survey in Canada collected data from n = 36,984 household residents. The lifetime prevalence of mood...

journal_title：Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

authors： Patten SB,Williams JV

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00