Social and clinical correlates of the persistence of psychotic experiences in the general population.

摘要: Recent epidemiological evidence suggests that sub-threshold psychotic experiences commonly occur in the general population. When these persist over time, they may increase risk for disorder or lead to other clinical functional impairments. The aims of this study were distinguish relative importance sociodemographic factors and factors, including characteristics themselves, determining course symptoms time. Participants drawn from Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys. We tested retrospectively-reported predictors current among individuals who reported lifetime experiences, with onset prior past year (n=921), using logistic regression. Persistence was primarily related demographic variables, lower odds associated being married having at least a college education. Individuals reporting auditory hallucinations more likely have persistent than those types experiences. Interventions aiming strengthening family support social skills reduce likelihood persistence thereby reducing disorders outcomes. Future studies should continue identify versus remission further explore services