Prevalence of somatization and minor psychiatric morbidity in primary healthcare in Saudi Arabia: A preliminary study in Asir region

Prevalence of somatization and minor psychiatric morbidity in primary healthcare in Saudi Arabia: A preliminary study in Asir region

Objective : To determine the prevalence of psychological disorders and somatization among primary care patients from a semi-urban area of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Design : Screening of consecutive patients with the 12-item and 28-item versions of the General Health Questionnaires and assessment...

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Main Authors: Mohammed M Alqahtani, Peter Salmon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-01-01
Series:Journal of Family and Community Medicine
Subjects:
Psychological disorders
somatization
primary health care
Saudi Arabia.
Online Access:http://www.jfcmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2230-8229;year=2008;volume=15;issue=1;spage=27;epage=33;aulast=Alqahtani

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