RT Conference Proceedings
T1 Prevalence and use of services in persons with schizophrenia and related disorders in Málaga (Spain)
A1 Moreno-Kustner, Berta
A1 Martín, Carlos
A1 Mayoral Cleries, Fermín
A1 Angona, Pedro
A1 García-Herrera, José María
A1 Navas Campaña, Desirée María
A1 Rivas, Fabio
K1 Psicología
K1 Esquizofrenia
AB Background/ObjectivesVery few studies have examined schizophrenia morbidity in Spain, using multiple sources of information. We performed a 1-year prevalence study of schizophrenia and related disorders in Málaga and the use of services in a population aged 14 years or older living in the mental health catchment area of Carlos Haya hospital (Málaga, Spain).MethodsData were obtained from multiple sources of information mainly clinical databases. We selected more than 4000 persons as “possible cases” and we consult case notes and key informant (general practice and psychiatrists) to confirm schizophrenic diagnoses and place of living.ResultsA total of 1808 patients, 1169 men and 639 women were included as cases in the study. The one year ICD-10 prevalence rate was 6,8 (6,5-7,1) per 1000 adult population. Almost 80% of cases were in contact with public mental health services. Responsibility for schizophrenic patients is mainly carried by mental health services.Discussion/ConclusionHealth planning should be based on local data about prevalence and use of services. Multiple sources of information are essential for accurate estimation of prevalence of schizophrenia disorders.Grants
YR 2013
FD 2013-10-16
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10630/6047
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10630/6047
LA eng
NO Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tech. Junta de Andalucía (PI/PI338/2008 y CTS-945)
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 12 abr 2026