The lifetime prevalence of dissociative disorders among…
““The lifetime prevalence of dissociative disorders among women in a general urban Turkish community was 18.3%, with 1.1% having DID (ar, Akyüz, & Doan, 2007). In a study of an Ethiopian rural community, the prevalence of dissociative rural community, the prevalence of dissociative disorders was 6.3%, and these disorders were as prevalent as mood disorders (6.2%), somatoform disorders (5.9%), and anxiety disorders (5.7%) (Awas, Kebede, & Alem, 1999). A similar prevalence of ICD-10 dissociative disorders (7.3%) was reported for a sample of psychiatric patients from Saudi Arabia (AbuMadini & Rahim, 2002).””
About This Quote
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Dissociative disorders affect a notable portion of populations worldwide, comparable to other mental illnesses.
In simple terms: These disorders are common globally.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address mental health.
Themes
epidemiology
mental health
dissociative disorders
prevalence
cross‑cultural studies
psychiatry
public health
diagnostic awareness
global health
research
statistics
clinical practice
psychology
health policy
Mood
analytical
concerned
neutral
Type
clinical
research
When to use this quote
- clinical assessment
- public health planning
- research design
- policy making
- education
Questions to Reflect On
- How do prevalence rates inform treatment?
- What factors affect diagnosis?