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E Charalabaki¹, F Bauwens, G Stefos

¹Psychiatric Hospital of Athens, 360 Athinon Av, 12462 Dafni, Athens, Greece.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Cross-cultural psychiatry
Clinical psychology

Background:

Understanding psychiatric disorder prevalence and presentation across diverse ethnic groups is crucial for equitable healthcare.
Immigrant populations may experience unique challenges in accessing and receiving mental health services.
Previous research indicates potential disparities in mental healthcare for minority ethnic groups.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the diagnosis and symptomatology of psychiatric disorders among Greek, Iberian, and Belgian patients.
To investigate differences in symptom presentation and diagnostic outcomes between immigrant and native psychiatric patients.
To explore potential ethnic and generational influences on psychiatric diagnoses and treatment referrals.

Main Methods:

A comparative study involving 342 psychiatric patients from Greek, Iberian, and Belgian backgrounds.
Patients were matched for sex, age, and duration of hospitalization in a Brussels university hospital.
Data collection involved clinical observation and diagnostic assessment of presenting symptoms and treatment patterns.

Main Results:

Immigrant patients received higher rates of diagnoses for schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and atypical psychosis.
Somatic anxiety, loss of libido, delusions, and hallucinations were more frequently observed in immigrant patients.
Second-generation immigrants showed a higher proportion of schizophrenia diagnoses compared to first-generation immigrants and native Belgians.

Conclusions:

Findings suggest potential ethnic and generational variations in psychiatric diagnoses and symptom presentation.
Disparities in anxiolytic prescription rates and psychotherapy referrals for male immigrant patients warrant further investigation.
The study raises questions about whether observed differences stem from service utilization patterns or clinician biases towards patients of different ethnic origins.