Pathways to psychiatric care in South India and their socio-demographic and attitudinal correlates

Pathways to care and duration of untreated illness in patients attending a state psychiatric hospital

“…An average delay of 26.12 weeks was seen from the onset of illness to presentation at a clinic in Bangalore. 35 This finding is similar to other studies done in India and outside. 7,20,29 Median interval between onset of the problem, and first seeking care was eight weeks in Italy.…”

Relationship of supernatural beliefs and first treatment contact in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder: An exploratory study from India

“…All these leads to delay in reaching the psychiatric service. Data also suggest that appearance of religious healers in the pathway is associated with greater superstitious beliefs about mental illness (Faizan, Raveesh, & Ravindra, & Sharath, 2012). The main reasons for choosing a particular facility are trust, recommendations by the significant others and belief in supernatural causation of illness (Chadda, Agarwal, Singh, & Raheja, 2001).…”

Level of paranormal beliefs and its relationship with explanatory models, treatment adherence and satisfaction

“…Probably this reflects an increased popularity and acceptance of mainstream medicine over the years [14][15][16] due to its higher efficacy (compared to other methods of treatment) and its role in controlling the disorders associated with high stigma in Indian culture. Medical practitioners trained in mainstream medicine are now the first caregivers than the faith healer, though in some part of India vice versa is true [17][18][19] .…”