Emotional distress and strain in relatives of patients with severe mental disorders: a comparative study.

Journal: West African journal of medicine

Volume: 22

Issue: 2

Year of Publication: 2003

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.

Abstract summary 

The levels of emotional distress and strain were examined in two groups of relatives of psychiatric patients using standard instruments. The dementia group had more GHQ--30 cases than the schizophrenic group. Even though the schizophrenic relatives had higher distress and strain scores than the dementia relatives, they did not reach significant levels when the two groups were compared.

Authors & Co-authors:  Ukpong D I DI Makanjuola R O A RO

Study Outcome 

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Authors :  2
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SSN : 0189-160X
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Adaptation, Psychological
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Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
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Country of Study
Publication Country
Nigeria