Determining the content of delusions and hallucinations in Azeri patients with schizophrenia

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by impaired thought processes and poor emotional responsiveness. It is the most severe of all major psychological illnesses and usually presents as delirium, auditory hallucinations, insane or bizarre hallucinations, or disturbed speech and thinking, and can be disrupted by social or occupational dysfunction. Attention is accompanied. The onset of symptoms usually occurs during adolescence, with a worldwide lifetime prevalence of about 0.3% to 0.7%. Diagnosis is based on observation of the patient's reported behavior and experiences. The aim of this study was to determine the content of delusions and hallucinations in Azeri patients with schizophrenia. Materials and methods: The study is an analytical cross-sectional and applied study and the statistical population includes patients with the first episode of schizophrenia admitted to Razi Hospital in Tabriz during 2021. 100 patients were selected based on DSM 5 criteria, SCID 5 CV interview and psychiatric diagnosis. The samples were analyzed using demographic questionnaire and researcher-made questionnaire on delusional content and types of hallucinations. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23 and P-Value <0.05.

Results: The results showed that the prevalence of schizophrenia in males is 1.5 times higher than females. Delusions are the most common symptom of schizophrenia, and delusions of bitterness, injury, and generalization have the most content of delusions. Hallucinations are less common than delusions, and auditory hallucinations are the most common type of hallucination. There is a correlation between delusions and delusions, and men have reported more delusions of the secretary and women more delusions of the body. They were not significantly different from each other in terms of geographical location. It is recommended that subsequent studies be conducted with a larger sample size and from different cultures and languages.