RESUMEN
Nervous system involvement in Sjõgren's syndrome (SS) is extensive in its clinical expression and can be extremely serious, nevertheless it has been poorly studied. It can involve both the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system, while immunological and vascular mechanism have been related to its genesis. The disease is subclinical in a good number of patients and should be looked for directly. In others however, it is the first symptom.
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Humanos , Enfermedades del Sistema Nervioso/etiología , Síndrome de Sjögren/complicaciones , Síndrome de Sjögren/diagnóstico , Síndrome de Sjögren/inmunología , Sistema Nervioso Autónomo/fisiopatología , Sistema Nervioso Central/fisiopatología , Sistema Nervioso Periférico/fisiopatologíaRESUMEN
Preliminary findings of a research carried out to determine the main beliefs and attitudes general public holds toward three closely related attitudinal objects (namely: Mental illness, the mentally ill, and psychiatrists) are presented. A questionnaire specially designed for this study was applied to a 150-subject sample from the adult general population of Mexico City. Subjects' information level was higher than expected. Their attitudes were also more positive than those foreseen: A majority of subjects recognized both the importance of mental illness, and the advisability of seeking qualified treatment. Nevertheless, information regarding causes, characteristics and course of mental diseases is lacking to a wide extent: In this connection, the need for developing education programs is emphasized.
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Actitud , Trastornos Mentales/psicología , Psiquiatría , Adolescente , Adulto , Factores de Edad , Anciano , Escolaridad , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Escalas de Valoración Psiquiátrica , Factores SexualesRESUMEN
Preliminary findings of a research carried out to determine the main beliefs and attitudes general public holds toward three closely related attitudinal objects (namely: Mental illness, the mentally ill, and psychiatrists) are presented. A questionnaire specially designed for this study was applied to a 150-subject sample from the adult general population of Mexico City. Subjects information level was higher than expected. Their attitudes were also more positive than those foreseen: A majority of subjects recognized both the importance of mental illness, and the advisability of seeking qualified treatment. Nevertheless, information regarding causes, characteristics and course of mental diseases is lacking to a wide extent: In this connection, the need for developing education programs is emphasized.