The cross-national epidemiology of DSM-IV intermittent explosive disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This is the first cross-national study of intermittent explosive disorder (IED).

Method

A total of 17 face-to-face cross-sectional household surveys of adults were conducted in 16 countries (n = 88 063) as part of the World Mental Health Surveys initiative. The World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI 3.0) assessed DSM-IV IED, using a conservative definition.

Results

Lifetime prevalence of IED ranged across countries from 0.1 to 2.7% with a weighted average of 0.8%; 0.4 and 0.3% met criteria for 12-month and 30-day prevalence, respectively. Sociodemographic correlates of lifetime risk of IED were being male, young, unemployed, divorced or separated, and having less education. The median age of onset of IED was 17 years wi

SUBMITTER: Scott KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5206971 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature