Brief psychotic disorder in a middle aged Nigerian following the terrorist attacks in America-case report.

Journal: West African journal of medicine

Volume: 21

Issue: 4

Year of Publication: 2003

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Psychiatry, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Abstract summary 

This case report illustrates the sudden onset, brief course and remission of a psychotic illness in a middle-aged Nigerian starting soon after she heard about the terrorist attacks in America. Vulnerability factors including personality traits and other concurrent life events were identified in the patients. Common mental disorder associated with terrorist attacks, disasters and armed robbery, and the need for health workers to be sensitised to these disorders are discussed in light of the ongoing violence in parts of Nigeria.

Authors & Co-authors:  Omigbodun O O OO Okunade T A TA

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  2
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SSN : 0189-160X
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Aged
Other Terms
Study Design
Case Study,Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Niger
Publication Country
Nigeria