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Obsessive-compulsive disorders in Benin: five case reports.

G Bertschy1, R G Ahyi

  • 1Service de Neuropsychiatrie, CNHU, Cotonou, Bénin.

Psychopathology
|January 1, 1991
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is not rare in Black Africa, contrary to previous beliefs. Clinical and epidemiological features of OCD in Benin align with global patterns, suggesting universal characteristics of the disorder.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience
  • Global Mental Health

Background:

  • Previous literature suggested obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) might be rare in Black African populations.
  • Limited epidemiological data exists for OCD in this region.

Observation:

  • A study observed five cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder among psychiatric outpatients in Benin.
  • This case series provides initial insights into OCD prevalence in the region.

Findings:

  • The diagnosis of five OCD cases challenges the notion of its rarity in Black Africa.
  • Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of these cases were comparable to those reported internationally.

Implications:

  • Findings suggest OCD may be underdiagnosed rather than rare in Black Africa.

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  • Further research is warranted to understand the true prevalence and presentation of OCD across diverse African populations.
  • This study contributes to a more accurate global understanding of obsessive-compulsive disorder.