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Prevalence of episodes of mania and hypomania and associated comorbidities among young adults
- Source :
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Journal of Affective Disorders . Apr2011, Vol. 130 Issue 1/2, p328-333. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of episodes of mania and hypomania, as well as associated factors and comorbidities among adults 18 to 24years old in the city of Pelotas, Brazil. Method: This is a cross-sectional population-based study. The sample was selected through conglomerates, and episodes of mania and hypomania were assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric. Results: The sample consisted of 1560 subjects. The lifetime prevalence of manic and hypomanic episodes was 7.5% and 5.3%, respectively. Subjects with (hypo)manic episodes had a higher prevalence of anxiety disorders, substance abuse and suicidality. Limitation: The high rate of (hypo)mania may to some extent reflect diagnostic error. Conclusion: Such high prevalence of (hypo)mania may nonetheless be valid as it was associated with corresponding rates of comorbidity and suicidality. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01650327
- Volume :
- 130
- Issue :
- 1/2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Affective Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 59640058
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2010.10.007