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Ann Acad Med Singap ; 35(1): 24-6, 2006 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16470270

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: This study aims to examine the socio-demographic and clinical correlates of the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) in first-episode psychosis patients in an Asian country. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Three hundred thirty-four patients from the Early Psychosis Intervention Programme (EPIP) of Singapore were recruited for the study. Socio-demographic data were collected and patients were diagnosed using SCID I (Structural Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders). Other assessment scales were used to assess the level of psychopathology, overall functioning and the awareness of mental illness. RESULTS: Mean (SD) DUP was 16.3 (31.5) months. Patients who were single, unemployed, or brought by the police had a significantly longer DUP. Patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia had a longer DUP as compared to patients with other forms of psychosis. The better functioning patients as indicated by a higher Global Assessment of Functioning score and those who were more insightful had a shorter DUP. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that certain socio-demographic features and clinical diagnosis may determine DUP.


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Episode of Care , Psychotic Disorders/diagnosis , Adolescent , Adult , Early Diagnosis , Female , Humans , Male , Pilot Projects , Psychotic Disorders/complications , Risk Assessment , Risk Factors , Schizophrenia/complications , Schizophrenia/diagnosis , Singapore , Time Factors
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