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Patients with schizophrenia have higher rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than the general population, and those who suffered multiple traumatic experiences have a higher prevalence of positive symptoms, poorer social functioning and more suicidal ideations and behavior. The current study aims to determine the prevalence of ACEs in a female patient sample with schizophrenia. An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Participants included 50 female patients older than 18 years, with schizophrenia. Semi-structured interviews and the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire were conducted. We observed that 90% experienced at least one ACE. Most (52%) suffered 4 or more ACEs. A high prevalence of emotional abuse and neglect was found and a significant relationship between patients who suffered multiple ACEs and the presence of suicidal behavior and persistent auditory hallucinations.
ABSTRACT
Research in the Mental Health field is essential not only in the academic area, but also in the patient care setting. Knowing the attitudes, knowledge and practices in research among psychiatrists allow for the design of interventions to promote their participation. The aim of this study is to explore the current situation of research among psychiatrists in Argentina. A cross sectional 26-question survey was applied between May-August 2014, anonymous and voluntary among psychiatrists and psychiatrists in training in different centers. 378 psychiatrists participated from different centers in Argentina. Among the most relevant results, 97.2% considers it's important to include research in their training as psychiatrists, 46.4% has knowledge about database use and 68.8% has presented work in an academic setting. 88.5% believes research in Argentina is defcient.
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Attitude of Health Personnel , Biomedical Research , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Psychiatry , Argentina , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Self ReportABSTRACT
Individuals who suffered traumatic events or adverse experiences during their childhood have an increased risk of developing during adulthood physical problems, aggressive behavior, and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia. Patients diagnosed with schizophrenia have higher rates of traumatic experiences during childhood than the general population, and those who suffered multiple traumatic events have an increased risk of disease relapse. The current study aims to determine the prevalence of different types of adverse experiences during childhood among a male patient sample with schizophrenia. An Observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Jose T. Borda Hospital, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Participants included 51 male patients between the ages of 18 and 63 years with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, applying a socio-demographic questionnaire, SCID I and II scales to assess psychiatric diagnosis, and the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Questionnaire to evaluate the presence of adverse childhood experiences. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS 22 software. We observed that 94% of participants had experienced at least one adverse childhood experience. Most (63%) suffered from 4 or more disruptive child events. A high prevalence of family history of mental illness was found, also emotional abuse and neglect. Most traumatic events occurred within the family group. It was found a moderately significant relationship between patients who suffered adverse events and the presence of auditory hallucinations.
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Adult Survivors of Child Adverse Events/statistics & numerical data , Child of Impaired Parents/statistics & numerical data , Family , Hallucinations/epidemiology , Schizophrenia/epidemiology , Adolescent , Adult , Argentina/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Hallucinations/etiology , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prevalence , Schizophrenia/complications , Young AdultABSTRACT
Research is a cornerstone in the training of medical doctors in any specialty, whereas it substantially contributes to good clinical practice. The aim of this study is to determine the importance of research among psychiatrists in training in Ciudad de Buenos Aires. A cross sectional descriptive study using a paper survey, which was voluntary and anonymous, was sent to psychiatrists in training in different training centers between October-November 2013. 76.6% considered research training deficient; 27.8% participated in a research project during their psychiatric training and only 21.5% presented their results at a scientific activity. 95.6% participants considered important to include research in their training. In summary, a small proportion of psychiatrists in training who participated in this study conducted research and we observed limited experience in the area, as opposed to the interest in being trained in this field.
ABSTRACT
Research is a cornerstone in the training of medical doctors in any specialty, whereas it substantially contributes to good clinical practice. The aim of this study is to determine the importance of research among psychiatrists in training in Ciudad de Buenos Aires. A cross sectional descriptive study using a paper survey, which was voluntary and anonymous, was sent to psychiatrists in training in different training centers between October-November 2013. 76.6% considered research training deficient; 27.8% participated in a research project during their psychiatric training and only 21.5% presented their results at a scientific activity. 95.6% participants considered important to include research in their training. In summary, a small proportion of psychiatrists in training who participated in this study conducted research and we observed limited experience in the area, as opposed to the interest in being trained in this field.
