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Schizophrenia
- Authors:
- WARNER Richard, DE GIROLAMO Giovanni
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 149p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Geneva
Provides a broad overview of current knowledge about the epidemiology of schizophrenia, starting with an examination of relevant diagnostic and methodological issues. Incidence and prevalence studies in different settings are reviews, and the various risk factors for the disorder are considered. Finally, a number of recommendations are made for future research. Includes the ICD-10 clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines and the ICD-10 diagnostic criteria for research for this group of disorders.
Caregiving in schizophrenia: development, internal consistency and reliability of the involvement evaluation questionnaire - European version; EPSILON study 4
- Authors:
- WIJNGAARDEN Bob van, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 177(supplement 39), July 2000, pp.21-27.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
In International research on the consequences of psychiatric illnesses for relatives of patients, the need for an internationally standardised measure has been identified. This research aimed to test the internal consistency and the test-retest reliability of the involvement evaluation questionnaire (IEQ) in five European countries. The reliability of the IEQ in five languages varies across sites, but is sufficiently high in at least four out of five.
Schizophrenia among homeless people in inner-Sydney: current prevalence and historical trends
- Authors:
- BUHRICH Neil, HODDER Tracey, TEESON Maree
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 12(1), February 2003, pp.51-57.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
There are high prevalence rates of schizophrenia among people who are homeless. Whether the prevalence has increased over the past two decades remains unclear. The aim was to assess the prevalence of schizophrenia among people who use refuges for the homeless, and to compare the current prevalence to prevalence rates in the same refuges since 1983. Two hundred and ten homeless men and women residing at or visiting the seven largest refuges in inner-Sydney were screened for possible psychosis. Persons who screened positive for psychosis were referred to the psychiatrist for diagnosis of possible or definite schizophrenia. The BPRS-E (expanded Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale) was completed for all participants with possible or definite schizophrenia. The prevalence rate for possible or definite schizophrenia among the men was 23% to 30%. This compares to 16% in 1983 and 26% in 1988. The current prevalence for women was 46% to 50%, which compares to 33% in 1989; a difference which is not significant. The majority of participants with schizophrenia were scored as having `non-pathological symptoms' on the BPRS/E. The prevalence of schizophrenia has remained relatively stable over the past two decades despite deinstitutionalisation continuing over the same period.
Ethnic minority psychiatric illness rates in the community (EMPIRIC)
- Editors:
- SPROSTON Kerry, NAZROO James
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 210p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The results of this survey allow for the first time detailed analysis of the mental health of ethnic minority groups and comparisons with a general White population. It contains data on common mental disorders, psychosis, social functioning, physical health, use of services and social support. The survey was carried out by the Joint Health Surveys Unit of the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and University College, London among ethnic minority adults aged 16-74 living in England to make comparisons with the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity in the general population. The survey took place in 2000 and was conducted at the same time as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey of the adult population of Great Britain. It had a focus on some of the main ethnic minority groups in England. The survey consisted of two elements, a quantitative survey of rates of mental illness among different ethnic groups in England and a qualitative study investigating ethnic and cultural differences in the context, experience and expression of mental distress.
Mental health of carers
- Authors:
- SINGLETON Nicola, et al
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office/Great Britain. Office for National Statistics
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 103p.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
This report describes the extent to which carers experience mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and phobias, and identifies a number of factors which are associated with increased levels of such symptoms. It considers a range of factors, such as the socio-demographic characteristics of the carer themselves, their health, the characteristics of those they care for, and the support they receive in their caring role. The report also considers to what extent those carers with mental health problems receive treatment. The report includes a description of the survey methods used and aims to provide an overview of the main topics covered.
Religious experience, religious orientation and schizotypy
- Authors:
- MALTBY John, DAY Liza
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Religion and Culture, 5(2), July 2002, pp.163-174.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The present article examines the relationship between religious orientation and schizotypy, with the prediction that intrinsic religiosity would be negatively associated with schizotypy, and religious experience and extrinsic religiosity would be positively associated with schizotypy. A total of 308 UK adults (132 men; 176 women) completed measures of religious experience, intrinsic orientation towards religion, extrinsic orientation towards religion, schizotypal personality traits and borderline personality. Though the present findings also suggest that the significant relationships between religiosity and schizotypy traits are fragmented, particularly by sex, the findings are consistent with theory that an intrinsic orientation towards religion is associated with lower levels of schizotypy, and religious experience and an extrinsic orientation towards religion is associated with higher levels of schizotypy.
Understanding the excess of psychosis among the African-Caribbean population in England: review of current hypotheses
- Authors:
- SHARPLEY Mandy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 178(Supplement 40), April 2001, pp.60-68.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Increased rates of schizophrenia continue to be reported among the African-Caribbean population in England. This article aims to evaluate the competing biological, psychological and social explanations that have been proposed. A literature review, reveals that African-Caribbean population in England is at increased risk of both schizophrenia and mania; the higher rates remain when operational diagnostic criteria are used. The excess of the two psychotic disorders are probably linked: African-Caribbean patients with schizophrenia show more affective symptoms, and more relapsing course with greater social disruption but fewer chronic negative symptoms, than White patients. No simple hypothesis explains these findings. Concludes that more complex hypotheses are needed. One such links cultural variation in symptom reporting, the use of phenomenological constructs by psychiatrists and social disadvantage.
Serious sex offending against women by men with schizophrenia
- Authors:
- SMITH Alan D., TAYLOR Pamela J.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 174, March 1999, pp.233-237.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Little is known about men who commit sex offences in the context of psychosis. This article examines the relationship of illness and psychotic symptoms to sex offending in men with schizophrenia. Concludes that when a man with schizophrenia commits a serious sex offence the illness is more commonly than not, relevant to that offence even though a direct symptom relationship may be relatively unusual.
Economic activity and social functioning of residents with psychiatric disorders
- Authors:
- MELTZER Howard, et al, GREAT BRITAIN. Office of Population Censuses and Surveys
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 83p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a survey looking at psychiatric morbidity amongst people with mental health problems who are in residential care, including: hospitals, nursing homes, residential care homes and other types of residential accommodation. Presents data on residents with: schizophrenia; delusional or schizoaffective disorders; affective psychoses; neurotic disorders in respect of their economic activity; difficulty with activities of daily living; social functioning; and use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
Incidence of psychotic illness in London: comparison of ethnic groups
- Authors:
- KING Michael, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 29.10.94, 1994, pp.1115-1119.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Compares the annual incidence of psychosis in people from different ethnic groups as defined in the 1991 census. Concludes that raised incidences of schizophrenia were not specific to Afro-Caribbeans, and suggests that the current focus on schizophrenia in this population is misleading. Members of all ethnic minority groups were more likely to develop a psychosis but not necessarily schizophrenia. The personal and social pressures of belonging to any ethnic minority group in Britain are important determinants of psychotic disorders found.