[Psychiatric status in couples attending training courses before marriage]

ABSTRACT

Marriage is a critical event that has a great effect on mental health. Psychological problems are considered as a factor undermining the foundation of the family and divorce. Due to its significance this study was conducted to determine the mental status of married couples attending training courses in 1389 in Qazvin city. In a cross-sectional study all couples referring to training classes before marriage were chosen. The data were gathered by SCL-90 questioner. All samples were in normal range of mental illness index. A total of 339 couples with a mean age of 23/71 +/- 4/45 participated in this study. Somatization, anxiety and aggression were seen in women more than men. Only somatization and gender with exact Fischer test have a statistical significant relationship[p=0/.5]. Obsession and depression in men were higher than women. Disturbance in interpersonal relationship and phobia were the same in men and women. Anxiety and Disturbance in interpersonal relationship were higher than other disturbances. With respect to effective importance of mental problems of each couple on family mental health, it is essential to include this component in pre marriage education program