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Psychotic-Like Ideations Among a Group of Young Normal Subjects in Iran

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  • Vandad Sharifi

    (Department of Psychiatry, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Psychiatry and Psychology Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, vsharifi@sina.tums.ac.ir)

  • Ali Sajjadifar

    (Department of Psychiatry, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences)

  • Homayoun Amini

    (Department of Psychiatry, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Psychiatry and Psychology Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran)

Abstract

Background: Recent studies show that self-reported psychotic-like experiences in general population samples are quite common and on a continuum with psychotic symptoms in clinical samples. However, most evidence comes from western settings and there is a dearth of research in developing countries. Examination of these experiences across different cultures adds to their validity. Aims : To assess psychotic-like ideations and its association with poor mental health in a group of young normal individuals in Iran. Methods: A total of 150 medical students with no history of a psychiatric disorder completed the Peters et al . Delusions Inventory (PDI-40) and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). Psychotic-like ideations were rated on the basis of their presence, as well as their levels of distress, preoccupation and conviction (PDI sub-scores). Results: On average, 9.4 psychotic-like ideations were reported by the subjects (range 0—28). More frequent psychotic-like ideations and higher distress and preoccupation associated with these ideations were correlated with poor mental health as assessed by the GHQ. Conclusion: Frequency of psychotic-like ideation and its dimensions, as well as its association with poor mental health, were comparable to the studies on healthy subjects conducted in Europe.

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  • Vandad Sharifi & Ali Sajjadifar & Homayoun Amini, 2008. "Psychotic-Like Ideations Among a Group of Young Normal Subjects in Iran," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 54(5), pages 390-394, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:54:y:2008:i:5:p:390-394
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764008090287
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