Psychiatric disorders among the Mapuche in Chile.
Int J Soc Psychiatry
; 51(2): 119-27, 2005 Jun.
Article
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| ID: mdl-16048241
BACKGROUND: The Mapuche are the largest indigenous group in Chile; yet almost all data on the mental health of indigenous populations are from North America. AIM: The study examines the differential DSM-III-R prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders and service utilization among indigenous and non-indigenous community residence. METHODS: The Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) was administered to a stratified random sample of 75 Mapuche and 434 non-Mapuche residents of the province of Cautín. Lifetime prevalence and 12-month prevalence rates were estimated. RESULTS: Approximately 28.4% of the Mapuche population had a lifetime, and 15.7% a 12-month, prevalent psychiatric disorder compared to 38.0% and 25.7%, respectively, of the non-Mapuche. Few significant differences were noted between the two groups; however, generalized anxiety disorder, simple phobia, and drug dependence were less prevalent among the Mapuche. Service utilization among the Mapuche with mental illness was low. CONCLUSIONS: This is a preliminary study based on a small sample size. Further research on the mental health of indigenous populations of South America is needed.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtornos Mentais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Chile
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Soc Psychiatry
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Chile
País de publicação:
Reino Unido