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  • 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.