Author:
Wiles Nicola J.,Zammit Stanley,Bebbington Paul,Singleton Nicola,Meltzer Howard,Lewis Glyn
Abstract
BackgroundScarce longitudinal data exist on the occurrence of psychotic symptoms in the general population.AimsTo estimate the incidence of, and risk factors for, self-reported psychotic symptoms in Great Britain.MethodData from the 18-month follow-up of a national survey were used. Incident cases were those who endorsed one or more items on the Psychosis Screening Questionnaire at follow-up, but not at baseline. The association between factors recorded at baseline and incident self-reported symptoms was examined.ResultsAt follow-up, 4.4% of the general population reported incident psychotic symptoms. Six factors were independently associated with incident symptoms: living in a rural area; having a small primary support group; more adverse life events; smoking tobacco; neurotic symptoms; and engaging in a harmful pattern of drinking.ConclusionsA small but not insignificant percentage of the population of Great Britain reported incident psychotic symptoms over 18 months. The risk factors for psychotic symptoms showed some similarities with risk factors for schizophrenia, but there were also some striking differences. The relationship between such risk factors and the factors that perpetuate psychotic symptoms remains to be ascertained.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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