Epidemiology of severe mental illness in Hunan province in central China during 2014-2015: A multistage cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Severe mental illness (SMI) represents major social and public health problem in China, especially in low- or middle-income regions. We aim to assess the prevalence and distribution of SMI in Hunan province in central China.

Methods

Multistage stratified random sampling methods were used to select qualified subjects in 123 districts and counties in Hunan province. 89465 individuals were randomly identified, and 72999 (81.6%) completed the supplemental 12-Item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and Cue questionnaire of psychiatric abnormal behaviors. 6082 suspected individuals having high or moderate risk, or psychiatric cues, were administered the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I disorders (SCID-I) by psychiatrists.

Results

720 respondents

SUBMITTER: Wang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5706681 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature