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Somatization disorder in a community population.

M Swartz, D Blazer, L George

The American Journal of Psychiatry

|November 1, 1986

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This study examined somatization disorder in North Carolina, finding a 0.38% prevalence. Demographic factors like being female, unmarried, non-white, rural, and less educated were associated with the disorder.

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Epidemiology

Background:

Somatization disorder is a complex condition often studied in clinical settings.
Previous research indicates certain demographic factors may be associated with somatization disorder.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of somatization disorder in a community population in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.
To identify demographic characteristics associated with somatization disorder in this population.

Main Methods:

Utilized data from the National Institute of Mental Health Epidemiologic Catchment Area Program.
Diagnosed somatization disorder using the Diagnostic Interview Schedule and DSM-III criteria.

Main Results:

An adjusted prevalence of 0.38% for somatization disorder was observed.

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Associated demographic factors included being female, unmarried, non-white, from a rural area, and less educated.

The observed prevalence was higher than other Epidemiologic Catchment Area sites.

Conclusions:

The findings provide community-based prevalence data for somatization disorder.
Demographic associations align with previous clinical and epidemiological studies.
The higher prevalence warrants further investigation into regional factors.