Neurotic traits among adult population Part I: neurotic traits among ABBIS II adult population

ABSTRACT

This work was carried out in Abbis II village on 552 persons aged 15 years and above. The aim was determination of the prevalence of neurotic traits and the association between sociodemographic features and prevalence of these traits. Obsession showed the highest prevalence [51.84%]. About half the studied population had more than one neurotic trait with an average of 2.39 traits per person. Higher prevalence of all neurotic traits was detected among females. Positive correlation between age and the prevalence of phobia, psychosomatic and depression traits was found, whereas the correlation was negative regarding anxiety, obsession and hysteria. An association was found between the prevalence of some neurotic traits and social problems as divorce and widowhood, history of neurotic manifestation during childhood and some personal habits