Research articles
Clinical correlates of first episode early onset psychosis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
DOI:
10.2989/17280583.2015.1080710
Author(s):
Saeeda ParukDepartment of Psychiatry, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, , Khadija JhazbhayDepartment of Psychiatry, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, , Keshika SinghDepartment of Psychiatry, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, , Benn SartoriusDepartment of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, , Jonathan K. BurnsDepartment of Psychiatry, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, ,
Abstract
Background: The study of first episode early onset psychosis can yield many clues to understanding the early development of psychosis and guide interventions to decrease psychosis risk and improve outcome. The aim of the study was to investigate the socio-demographic profile and clinical correlates in early onset psychosis.
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