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Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in ahmedabad (an epidemiological study).

Year: 1980

Type: article

Abstract: A psychiatric survey was carried out in an urban area of Ahmedabad which consisted mainly of middle class population. 461 families were surveyed which consisted of a total number of 2712 persons.The data was collected in a predetermined form. The index cases were individually evaluated in detail with the help of a structured Psychiatric proforma, case work and psychiatric examination by a consultant for psychiatric diagnosis. Out of the total of 2712 persons surveyed, 128 were found to be suffering from psychiatric disorders, the prevalance rate being 4.7% (47.2 per thousand).

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: A V Shah, U A Goswami, R C Maniar, D C Hajariwala, B K Sinha

Institutions: Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, B.J. Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2397659010

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Cited by: 15

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