Psychotic experiences and religiosity: data from the WHO World Mental Health Surveys.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:Religiosity is often associated with better health outcomes. The aim of the study was to examine associations between psychotic experiences (PEs) and religiosity in a large, cross-national sample. METHODS:A total of 25 542 adult respondents across 18 countries from the WHO World Mental Health Surveys were assessed for PEs, religious affiliation and indices of religiosity, DSM-IV mental disorders and general medical conditions. Logistic regression models were used to estimate the association between PEs and religiosity with various adjustments. RESULTS:Of 25 542 included respondents, 85.6% (SE = 0.3) (n = 21 860) respondents reported having a religious affiliation. Overall, there was no association between religious affiliation status and PEs. Within the subgroup having a religio

SUBMITTER: Kovess-Masfety V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6839106 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature