Paranoid symptoms and disorders among 100 Hmong refugees: A longitudinal study
Author(s):
Westermeyer, Joseph
Format:
Journal article
Citation:
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Volume 80, Issue 1 (1989-07). pp. 47-59.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Followed 100 ethnic Hmong refugees from Laos (aged 16+ yrs) over a decade since arrival in the US to determine the prevalence of paranoid symptoms and disorders in this population. Measures included the SCL-90, the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, and the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale. Of 97 Ss who received follow-up psychiatric assessment, 8 had a paranoid delusional disorder in the 10 yrs since emigrating. Of the 6 who complied with treatment, 2 recovered completely and 4 were improved but still symptomatic. Topics discussed include preemigration vs postmigration factors in the genesis of refugee paranoia (PN), marital status and PN, and the risk of PN among various refugee groups. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)