Retrospective evaluation of 30,000 patients admitted to a psychiatry clinic of a state hospital in Turkey

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Tarih

2016

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E-Century Publishing Corp

Erişim Hakkı

info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess

Özet

Aim: Epidemiological studies are needed to maintain clues about etiology and pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders and to determine the risk groups. In this study, it was aimed to determine the prevalence of psychiatric disorders, divergence according to age and gender among 30000 patients. Methods: This study population included 30000 patients that had admitted to psychiatry clinic of Sanliurfa Balikligol State Hospital between 2008 and 2012. Patients were evaluated about prevalence of psychiatric disorders, divergence according to age and gender and their relationship statistically. Results: The most prevalent psychiatric disorder was anxiety disorder with 52.8%. The other prevalent disorders were as followed; mood disorders 30.1%, dissociative disorders 7.3%, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders 4.4%. Discussion: The results of this descriptive study will be useful for comparing the regional factors with the studies that will be done in different regions. In order to achieve more accurate data about determination of risk factors for psychiatric disorders, studies with comprehensive sociodemographic properties are needed to be done.

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Anahtar Kelimeler

Epidemiological Study, Psychiatric Disorders, Descriptive Study

Kaynak

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine

WoS Q Değeri

Q4

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N/A

Cilt

9

Sayı

7

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