A mental health prevalence survey in two developing towns of western region
A prevalence survey was done to find out the conspicuous psychiatric morbidity (CPM) in two rapidly developing towns of western region by using Self – Rating Questionnaire (SRQ). Out of 894 people interviewed 773 were selected for analysis. The CPM point prevalence rate of 35.4 % was found. The hig...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nepal Medical Association
2003-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Nepal Medical Association |
| Online Access: | http://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/610 |
| Summary: | A prevalence survey was done to find out the conspicuous psychiatric morbidity (CPM) in two rapidly
developing towns of western region by using Self – Rating Questionnaire (SRQ). Out of 894 people interviewed
773 were selected for analysis. The CPM point prevalence rate of 35.4 % was found. The high prevalence of
CPM was most likely due to less stable social structure in the towns in transition.
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| ISSN: | 0028-2715 1815-672X |