Socio-demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Conversion Disorder
Received 11 Apr, 2007 |
Accepted 07 Dec, 2007 |
Published 31 Dec, 2007 |
The study explored the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with conversion disorder, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR, American Psychiatric Association, 2000). 47 diagnosed patients visiting Out-patient Clinic of Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Pakistan, during 2005-2006 were interviewed through a semi-structured Interview Form for Psychological Assessment designed by the Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi. Results indicate that mean age of the sample was 26.44 years; 76.59% being women; 59.57% were unmarried; 63.83% belonged to middle socioeconomic status. Majority of the patients had less than or up till I 0 years of schooling (61.70%); 51.06% had middle birth order; and 53.19% were living in nuclear family structure. Also, 46.8% experienced mixed symptoms whereas 23.4% experienced motor symptoms. The most common stressor identified was problem with primary support group (36.2%). Mean score on Global Assessment of Functioning was 56.
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Ahmad,
R., Riaz,
Z. (2007). Socio-demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Conversion Disorder
. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 22(3-4), 107-122. https://pjpr.scione.com/cms/abstract.php?id=431
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Ahmad,
R.; Riaz,
Z. Socio-demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Conversion Disorder
. Pak. J. Psychol. Res 2007, 22, 107-122. https://pjpr.scione.com/cms/abstract.php?id=431
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Ahmad
R, Riaz
Z. Socio-demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Conversion Disorder
. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research. 2007; 22(3-4): 107-122. https://pjpr.scione.com/cms/abstract.php?id=431
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Ahmad, Raiz, and Zaeema Riaz.
2007. "Socio-demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Conversion Disorder
" Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research 22, no. 3-4: 107-122. https://pjpr.scione.com/cms/abstract.php?id=431
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