Review of Major Social Determinants of Health in Schizophrenia-Spectrum Psychotic Disorders: I. Clinical Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social determinants of health (SDoHs) are receiving growing attention and are particularly relevant to persons with schizophrenia-spectrum psychotic disorders (SSPDs), considering their heightened risk of comorbidities, cognitive and functional decline, and early mortality. Yet, we did not find any comprehensive review of multiple SDoHs in SSPD.

Study design

We conducted a scoping review of meta-analyses and systematic reviews of nine major SDoHs in SSPD.

Study results

Childhood abuse, parental psychopathology, parental communication problems, bullying, and urban settings with lower socioeconomic status were major risk factors for the greater incidence of SSPD and/or worse health. Social network size was inversely associated with overall psychopathology and

SUBMITTER: Jester DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10318890 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature