Epidemiology of Dissociative Disorders : An Overview
Author
Source
Epidemiology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
General psychiatric assessment instruments do not cover DSM-IV dissociative disorders.
Many large-scale epidemiological studies led to biased results due to this deficit in their methodology.
Nevertheless, screening studies using diagnostic tools designed to assess dissociative disorders yielded lifetime prevalence rates around 10% in clinical populations and in the community.
Special populations such as psychiatric emergency ward applicants, drug addicts, and women in prostitution demonstrated the highest rates.
Data derived from epidemiological studies also support clinical findings about the relationship between childhood adverse experiences and dissociative disorders.
Thus, dissociative disorders constitute a hidden and neglected public health problem.
Better and early recognition of dissociative disorders would increase awareness about childhood traumata in the community and support prevention of them alongside their clinical consequences.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sar, Vedat. 2011. Epidemiology of Dissociative Disorders : An Overview. Epidemiology Research International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469382
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sar, Vedat. Epidemiology of Dissociative Disorders : An Overview. Epidemiology Research International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469382
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sar, Vedat. Epidemiology of Dissociative Disorders : An Overview. Epidemiology Research International. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469382
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469382