Conversion Disorder: Socio-demographic and Psychosocial correlates of patients presenting with Nonepileptic events.
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2011-04
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Objective: To study the socio-demographic and psychosocial correlates in patients with
conversion disorder presenting with nonepileptic events and discuss its interventional
implication. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried
out in a tertiary care centre of eastern India from September 2008 to February 2009. 151
consecutive patients with conversion disorder satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria
were selected. They were interviewed using semi-structured socio-demographic profile
proforma, Holmes and Rahe stress scale for the exploration of psycho-social stressors.
The data were entered on MS excel, analyzed by SPSS-version 16.0. Results: The
psychosocial stressors were clearly identified in all patients. Almost ninety five (94.70%,
n=143) out of the total 151 subjects had a history of stressors, while in the rest 4.95% no
stressors could be established. The commonest stressors were Troubles with in-laws
(26.49%), Death of close family member (11.92%) and Increase in argument with significant
others (10.59 %). Conclusion: Significantly higher number of the patients presented with
the stressor of troubles with in-laws, when assessed on the Holmes and Rahe Social
Readjustment Rating Scale. Detection of exact nature of correlates has immense potential
for therapeutic as well as preventive field.
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Psychosocial correlates, Conversion disorder, Non epileptic events
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Pandit Balram, Kumar Kunal, Yadav J S, Kaur S, Kumar P. Conversion Disorder: Socio-demographic and Psychosocial correlates of patients presenting with Nonepileptic events. Delhi Psychiatry journal. 2011 Apr; 14 (1): 88-91.