Symptomatology and gender in schizophrenia

Authors

  • J. USALL RODIE Sant Joan de Déu. Serveis de Salut Mental. Barcelona
  • S. OCHOA Sant Joan de Déu. Serveis de Salut Mental. Barcelona
  • S. ARAYA Sant Joan de Déu. Serveis de Salut Mental. Barcelona
  • A. GOST Sant Joan de Déu. Serveis de Salut Mental. Barcelona
  • E. BUSQUETS Sant Joan de Déu. Serveis de Salut Mental. Barcelona
  • GRUPO NEDES Grupo de Investigación Evaluativa en Esquizofrenia

Keywords:

Schizophrenia, Gender differences, Symptomatology, PANSS

Abstract

Objective: To study the possible symptomatological gender differences in a sample of schizophrenic outpatients.

Method: A sample of 239 schizophrenic patients (DSM-IV criteria) was administered a demographic questionnaire and the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). The PANSS symptoms were grouped in accordance with Kay’s five factors model.

Results: The ratio women/men was 1/2. Women had a later age at onset. Women were more likely to be married and to live independently, as well to be occupationally active. Both groups were similar in subtype of schizophrenia. No differences were found in PANSS’ results; in global or grouped scores.

Conclusion: No symptomatological differences were found between women and men with schizophrenia.

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Published

2000-07-01

How to Cite

USALL RODIE , J., et al. “Symptomatology and Gender in Schizophrenia”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 28, no. 4, July 2000, pp. 219-23, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/1253.

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 4 (2000)

Section

Original