Study of Socio-Demography and Psychiatric Comorbidity in Alcohol Dependent Males
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Alcoholics have been associated with various Psychiatric comorbid disorder which have a poorer prognosis and affects treatment outcome as well. Aim: To determine the Socio demographic variables and Psychiatric co-morbidity in alcohol- dependent cases and comparative study of psychiatric disorders in controls group. Methods: 100 cases and 100 controls were included. A Standard proforma to record socio- demographic factors and detail alcohol abuse history. Statistical analysis was done using the latest SPSS version. Results: The prevalence rate of psychiatric co-morbidity in alcohol-dependent subjects and controls was found to be 82% and 16%, respectively. The common ones were depression, Antisocial Personality disorder, GAD and phobia. Statistical significance was found in the prevalence of disorders among cases and controls. Conclusion: Psychiatric Comorbidity more in alcohol dependents. Active Psychosocial intervention have role for better prevention, management and alcohol dependence outcomes.
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Mahesh Kumar, Prerak Kumar, Shubhangi Singh
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- EP ID EP531089
- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.112
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