A Study of the Incidence of Mental Disorder in Chinese and other Cultures<sup>†</sup>

Lin, Tsung-Yi

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“…Reports in other countries are in accordance with results in this study. The impact of educational level on prevalence of psychiatric disorders has been previously reported (Kebede et al, 1999;Lin, 1953). Our results also show that unemployment significantly impacts psychiatric disorders, which is consistent with findings observed from a Brazilian study that concluded that unemployed respondents were more likely to have a lifetime (mental) disorder (Andrade et al, 2002).…”

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Prevalence and gender differences in psychiatric disorders and DSM-IV mental disorders: a population-based study

2018

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Background: The early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is critical as it improves the chance of recovery for patients. The aim of this study was to determine gender disparities in psychiatric and mental disorders in adult persons and to examine the validity of the 28-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28; Persian version) in the diagnosis of patients with suspected psychiatric disorders, along with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted using cluster random sampling method in three steps. Subjects were screened by GHQ-28 and then evaluated by Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) for diagnosis/classification of mental disorders. Chisquare test and independent t-test were used for statistical analysis. The ROC curve was used to assess cut-off points. Results: Of the 763 participants (aged 15 and above), 25.8% of responders demonstrated characteristics of psychological distress; the prevalence in males and females were 20.9% and 29.8%, respectively. The common mental disorders in males were anxiety disorder (18.2%), followed by any major depressive disorder (MDD) (17.4. %), and compulsive disorder (10.0%). In females, the common mental disorders were anxiety disorder (23.6%), followed by any MDD (22.7%), compulsive disorder (13.9%), phobia disorder (10.4%) and psychotic disorder (6.1%). ROC analysis showed that 91.7% of suspected persons had a mental disorder as assessed by DSM-IV-TR.

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Prevalence and gender differences in psychiatric disorders and DSM-IV mental disorders: a population-based study

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“…For example, the discovery of a history of mental illness in a future in-law can be sufficient reason for a Chinese family to cancel a wedding (Kleinman, 1977;White, 1982). It is not surprising then that individuals of Chinese ancestry, including Chinese-Americans, would share in common an unwillingness to admit to having mental illness and would also be reluctant to utilize mental health services (Kleinman, 1977).The reluctance to admit to mental health prob- lems is also seen in the tendency for Chinese to ascribe symptoms of mental illness to physical disorders and for somatic symptoms to be the major presenting complaints in psychiatric disorders such as depression (Tseng, 1975;Lin, 1953;Rin et al, 1966). There is also a tendency for Chinese to suppress the presence of strong feelings and emotions; the normative ideal in Chinese culture is not to show open displays of emotion (White, 1982; Kinzie et a/., 1982).…”

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Elderly Chinese‐ and Caucasian‐Americans compared on measures of psychic distress, somatic complaints and social competence

Raskin

Chien

Lin

1992

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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SUMMARYElderly Chinese-Americans residing in the community were compared to a sample of elderly community resident Caucasian-Americans on tests that measured psychological and somatic complaints, mood states and ability to perform activities of daily living. Contrary to expectations based on prior results, the Chinese-Americans did not admit to more somatic distress or somatic symptoms than their Caucasian-American counterparts. Rather, they reported less somatic as well psychic distress than the Caucasian-Americans with few exceptions such as greater concern about memory loss. Chinese-Americans showed greater moderation in expression of emotions and feelings than the Caucasian-Americans. Chinese-American women, however, rated themselves as less proficient in the performance of activities of daily living such as use of public transportation, handling of finances and caring for household chores than the Chinese-American men and Caucasian-American men and women.KEY woms-Aged, Asian Americans, ethnic groups, psychopathology.Despite progress in recent years, there is still considerable social stigma associated with mental illness among Chinese, including Chinese-Americans, which reflects upon the individual and, more importantly, upon the family. For example, the discovery of a history of mental illness in a future in-law can be sufficient reason for a Chinese family to cancel a wedding (Kleinman, 1977;White, 1982). It is not surprising then that individuals of Chinese ancestry, including Chinese-Americans, would share in common an unwillingness to admit to having mental illness and would also be reluctant to utilize mental health services (Kleinman, 1977).The reluctance to admit to mental health prob- lems is also seen in the tendency for Chinese to ascribe symptoms of mental illness to physical disorders and for somatic symptoms to be the major presenting complaints in psychiatric disorders such as depression (Tseng, 1975;Lin, 1953;Rin et al., 1966). There is also a tendency for Chinese to suppress the presence of strong feelings and emotions; the normative ideal in Chinese culture is not to show open displays of emotion (White, 1982; Kinzie et a/., 1982). The present study was undertaken to determine what impact, if any, the factors noted above would have on self-report and observer ratings of psychic and somatic distress, emotionality and social competence in elderly Chinese-Americans as compared to elderly Caucasian-Americans. Both samples were composed of normal elderly persons residing in the community. Hence, it was anticipated that neither sample would display a great deal of 0885-6230/92/030 1 9 1 -08$05 .OO

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“…In a previous census survey in Taiwan, which covered the period from 1946 to 1948, the lifetime prevalence rate for schizophrenia was 0.22%, 9 and the rate had decreased to 0.14% when a survey was performed in the same three areas 15 years later; from 1961 to 1963. 10 Persons with schizophrenia may have a higher mortality rate than the general population.…”

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Prevalence and incidence of schizophrenia among national health insurance enrollees in Taiwan, 1996–2001

Chien

Chou²,

Lin³

et al. 2004

Psychiatry Clin Neurosci

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As many as 96% of all residents of Taiwan have been enrolled in the National Health Insurance (NHI) program since 1996. The NHI database was used to examine the prevalence and incidence of schizoprenia. The National Health Research Institute provided a database of 200 432 random subjects, about 1% of the population, for study. By means of exclusion criteria, a random sample of 136 045 subjects as a fixed cohort dated from 1996-2001 was obtained. Those study subjects who had at least one service claim during these years for either ambulatory or inpatient care, with a principal diagnosis of schizophrenia, were identified. The cumulative prevalence increased from 3.34 per 1000 to 6.42 per 1000 from 1996 to 2001. The annual incidence density decreased from 0.95 per 1000/year to 0.45 per 1000/year from 1997 to 2001. Male subjects had higher treated prevalence in younger age groups than did female subjects. Higher prevalence was associated with the 25-44 and 45-64 age groups, insurance amount less than US$640, the eastern region, and suburban areas. Lower incidence was associated with the 45-64 age group. Higher incidence was associated with insurance amount less than US$640, and the eastern region. According to the trends of cumulative prevalence and incidence density, the treated prevalence and incidence rate will be approximate to community rates gradually. Most persons with schizophrenia had received treatment in Taiwan after the NHI program was implemented. Future studies should focus on outcome and cost evaluation.

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A Study of the Incidence of Mental Disorder in Chinese and other Cultures^†

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Prevalence and gender differences in psychiatric disorders and DSM-IV mental disorders: a population-based study

Prevalence and gender differences in psychiatric disorders and DSM-IV mental disorders: a population-based study

Elderly Chinese‐ and Caucasian‐Americans compared on measures of psychic distress, somatic complaints and social competence

Prevalence and incidence of schizophrenia among national health insurance enrollees in Taiwan, 1996–2001

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Prevalence and gender differences in psychiatric disorders and DSM-IV mental disorders: a population-based study

Prevalence and gender differences in psychiatric disorders and DSM-IV mental disorders: a population-based study

Elderly Chinese‐ and Caucasian‐Americans compared on measures of psychic distress, somatic complaints and social competence

Prevalence and incidence of schizophrenia among national health insurance enrollees in Taiwan, 1996–2001

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