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Prevalence and correlates of personality disorder in the Jamaican population / Prevalencia y correlatos de los trastornos de personalidad en la población Jamaicana
Hickling, FW; Walcott, G.
  • Hickling, FW; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Caribbean Institute of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Kingston 7. JM
  • Walcott, G; South East Regional Health Authority, Kingston and St Andrew Public Health Service. Kingston 5. JM
West Indian med. j ; 62(5): 443-447, 2013. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1045675
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To identify the prevalence and correlates of personality disorder in a representative sample of the Jamaican population using the Jamaica Personality Disorder Inventory (JPDI).

METHOD:

A four-stage stratified random sampling method was used to obtain a representative population sample consisting of 1506 Jamaicans, MF = 727 (48.3%)779 (51.7%), ages 18−64 years. A demographic questionnaire and the JPDI were administered to all participants.

RESULTS:

Two-fifths of the population (41.4%) scored above the scale's cut-point indicating a diagnosis of personality disorder with the level of severity ranging from mild to severe. Persons with personality disorder were significantly more likely to be single (63%), male (60%), between the ages 18 and 44 years (77%) and of a lower socio-economic status (65%) (p < 0.50 to p < 0.001).

CONCLUSION:

This is the only population study of personality disorder recorded in the English-speaking Caribbean. This suggests a high risk of behavioural dysfunction in the Jamaican population, having significant implications in light of the country's high rate of crime and violence. The findings highlight the need to develop effective and targeted prevention and intervention measures.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

Identificar la prevalencia y los correlatos del trastorno de la personalidad en una muestra representativa de la población Jamaica, usando el Inventario de los Trastornos de la Personalidad en Jamaica (JPDI).

MÉTODO:

Se usó un método de muestreo aleatorio estratificado en cuatro etapas, con el propósito de obtener una muestra poblacional representativa, formada por 1506 Jamaicanos, VH = 727 (48.3%)779 (51.7%), edades 18−64 años. Se aplicó un cuestionario demográfico y el inventario JPDI a todos los participantes.

RESULTADOS:

Dos quintas partes de la población (41.4%) alcanzaron puntuaciones por encima del valor límite de la escala, lo cual indica un diagnóstico de trastorno de la personalidad con un nivel de severidad que varía de leve a grave. Las personas con trastorno de personalidad presentaron una probabilidad significativamente más alta de ser solteros (63%), hombres (60%), tener edades entre los 18 y 44 años (77%), y ser de una condición socio-económica más baja (65%) (p < 0,50 hasta p < 0.001).

CONCLUSIÓN:

Este es el único estudio poblacional de trastornos de personalidad registrado en el Caribe anglófono. Esto sugiere un alto riesgo de disfunción conductual en la población jamaicana, lo cual tiene importantes implicaciones a la luz de la alta tasa de crimen y violencia en el país. Los hallazgos destacan la necesidad de desarrollar medidas de prevención e intervención y encaminada a objetos específicos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Personality Disorders / Personality Inventory Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: South East Regional Health Authority, Kingston and St Andrew Public Health Service/JM / The University of the West Indies/JM

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Personality Disorders / Personality Inventory Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: South East Regional Health Authority, Kingston and St Andrew Public Health Service/JM / The University of the West Indies/JM