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Prevalence of Psychotic Symptoms and Their Risk Factors in Urban Tanzania

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of psychotic symptoms in urban Tanzania and their relationship with demographic, socio-economic and social factors. A random sample of 899 adults aged 15-59 was surveyed. The main outcome measure was endorsement of one or more psychotic symptoms identified by the Psychosis Screening Questionnaire. 3.9% respondents reported one or more psychotic symptoms in the preceding year. Significantly higher rates of symptoms were found in those who had recently experienced two or more stressful life events, those with CMD and people who had used cannabis in the preceding year.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph7062514

Authors: Rachel Jenkins, Joseph Mbatia, Nicola Singleton, Bethany White

Institution: King's College London

Language: English

Topic: Schizophrenia research and treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,016