Early psychosis symptoms.

Haider A. Naqvi; Sajjad Hussain; Muhammad Islam; Shafqat Huma

Author(s)

Haider A. Naqvi Department of Psychiatry, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Sajjad Hussain Department of Psychiatry The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Muhammad Islam Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Shafqat Huma Department of Psychiatry, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

Objective:To Determine The Prodromal Symptoms Of Schizophrenia In The Pathways To Help-Seeking.Study Design:A Cross-Sectional Study.Place And Duration Of Study:The Department Of Psychiatry, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, From 2008 To 2009. Methodology: A total of 93 patients were interviewed in the pathways to care of schizophrenia. The diagnosis was based on ICD-10 criteria. The pathways to care were assessed through a semi-structured questionnaire. The onset, course and symptoms of psychosis were assessed through Interview for Retrospective Assessment at Age at Onset of Psychosis (IROAS). Results: Fifty five (59%) participants were male while 41% (n=38%) were female. Using IROAS, 108 symptoms were identified as concerning behaviour. Alternatively, 60 (55%) concerning behaviours were reported in the open-ended inquiry of the reasons for help seeking as assessed by the pathways to care questionnaire with a statistically significant difference between most symptoms category. The difference was most pronounced (p

Publication Details

Page(s) 198-202

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Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 24, Issue: 3, Year: 2014

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