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Prevalence of Psychotic Symptoms and Their Risk Factors in Urban Tanzania

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  • Rachel Jenkins

    (WHO Collaborating Centre (Mental Health), Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London, UK)

  • Joseph Mbatia

    (Mental Health, Ministry of Health, Tanzania)

  • Nicola Singleton

    (Policy & Research, UK Drug Policy Commission, UK)

  • Bethany White

    (WHO Collaborating Centre (Mental Health), Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London, UK)

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.

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  • Rachel Jenkins & Joseph Mbatia & Nicola Singleton & Bethany White, 2010. "Prevalence of Psychotic Symptoms and Their Risk Factors in Urban Tanzania," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 7(6), pages 1-12, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:7:y:2010:i:6:p:2514-2525:d:8634
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