The incidence of non-affective psychotic disorders in low and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Global understanding of the epidemiological landscape of non-affective psychotic disorders (NAPD) is predominantly based on studies from high-income countries. We sought to systematically review and meta-analyse all incidence studies conducted in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

We systematically searched four databases using terms for NAPD, incidence and LMICs. Citations were eligible for inclusion if: published between 1 January 1960 and 31 May 2022; wholly or partially conducted in an LMIC, and; containing data on NAPD incidence in the general adult population. Two independent raters assessed study quality according to previously published criteria. We conducted a narrative synthesis and random-effects meta-analyses where sufficient studies were av

SUBMITTER: Bastien RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10066134 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature