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Somatization: a transcultural study

S Farooq1, M S Gahir, E Okyere

  • 1Queen Elizabeth Psychiatric Hospital, Birmingham, UK.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|October 1, 1995
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Asian patients reported more somatic and depressive symptoms compared to Caucasian patients in primary care. Ethnicity significantly influenced these somatization rates, highlighting cultural health disparities.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Psychiatry
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Somatic complaints are common in primary care.
  • Understanding ethnic variations in somatization is crucial for equitable healthcare.
  • Previous research indicates potential differences in symptom reporting across ethnic groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare somatic complaint rates between Asian and Caucasian patients.
  • To identify factors associated with somatization in a primary care setting.
  • To explore the role of ethnicity in symptom presentation.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 195 patients aged 16-65.
  • Utilized the Bradford Somatic Inventory (BSI) for somatic complaints.
  • Employed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD) for mental health assessment.

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Main Results:

  • Asian patients reported significantly higher rates of somatic and depressive symptoms than Caucasian patients.
  • Ethnicity emerged as the most significant predictor of somatization.
  • The Bradford Somatic Inventory (BSI) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD) scores differed notably between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Ethnicity is a key determinant of somatic symptom reporting in primary care.
  • Healthcare providers should consider cultural factors when assessing somatization.
  • Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind these ethnic disparities in healthcare.