A Case Report Of Dhat And Koro: A Double Jeopardy
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
;
: 1-5, 2012.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
Culture-bound syndrome is a term used to describe syndromes unique to certain cultures. We need to understand the origins of cognitions related to these syndromes.Methods:
We present the case report of a patient with dhat syndrome and koro with no other psychiatric disorder.Results:
The cognitions related to these two distinct culture-bound syndromes in our patient seem to have their origins from different sources. While those related to dhat anxiety are peer-group induced, the one related to koro-like symptoms seem to have been affirmed by an alternative medical practitioner.Conclusion:
Mental health professionals dealing with patients having culture-bound syndromes need to get to the core of origin of various cognitions and beliefs that such patients bring into the consultation rooms.
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ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
Ano de publicação:
2012
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