Hysteria-a psychodemographic study

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Neurology
• Sociology

Background:

• Hysteria is a complex condition with varied presentations.
• Understanding demographic and socioeconomic factors is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the demographic profile of Hysteria patients.
• To identify factors associated with Hysteria occurrence.
• To assess treatment outcomes and symptom relief over time.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 65 Hysteria cases over one year.
• Data collection on age, gender, marital status, education, socioeconomic status, and family structure.
• Two-year follow-up to evaluate symptom resolution.

Main Results:

• High incidence in the 16-20 age group (mean age 19.1 years).
• Females constituted 63.1% of cases; higher prevalence in unmarried individuals.
• Increased occurrence noted in lower education and socioeconomic strata; nuclear families showed higher prevalence.
• 33.8% of patients achieved complete symptom relief, and 21.5% experienced partial relief within two years.

Conclusions:

• Hysteria predominantly affects young adults, with a notable gender disparity.
• Lower socioeconomic and educational status are associated with increased Hysteria incidence.
• A significant portion of patients experience symptom resolution, suggesting the effectiveness of interventions.