Schizophrenia in British Afro-Caribbeans: two debates confused?
Int J Soc Psychiatry
; 37(4): 227-32, 1991.
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ABSTRACT
The concept and aetiology of schizophrenia remain controversial issues. Epidemiological studies reveal considerable variations in rates of diagnosed cases between groups. British Afro-Caribbeans show high rates. At the same time, their psychiatric experience is marked by a high level of conflict with the psychiatric services. The two debates--that surrounding the concept of schizophrenia, and that considering the psychiatric experiences of British Afro-Caribbeans--need to be separated so that each receives appropriate consideration. Studies based on the experiences of people diagnosed as schizophrenic may confuse rather than advance the first debate if due care is not paid to the reliability of the diagnosis. The second debate has consequences for the development of psychiatric services. Further unaddressed questions referring to the mental health of ethnic minorities are suggested. (AU)
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
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Assunto principal:
Esquizofrenia
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Negro ou Afro-Americano
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe
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Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Soc Psychiatry
Ano de publicação:
1991
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Article