Psychotic experiences in the context of mood and anxiety disorders and their associations with health outcomes among people of color in the United States

摘要: Abstract Background Psychotic experiences appear to increase risk for health outcomes above and beyond mood/anxiety disorders. However, existing studies that have found this association were conducted mostly in low- middle-income countries, calling more explore the other contexts, such as U.S., where people of color face considerable disparities. Materials/methods Data from National Latino Asian American Survey, Survey Life analyzed. After restricting analytic sample individuals with at least one mood or anxiety disorder (N = 2929), multivariable logistic regression was used examine associations between psychotic outcomes, disabilities, help-seeking behaviors, adjusting socio-demographic characteristics psychiatric Results Among disorders, 16.58% (n = 519) weighted reported experiences. associated 1.75 times greater odds (95% CI: 1.24–2.47) reporting a lifetime condition, varying depending on specific conditions (e.g. arthritis, heart disease, ulcers, asthma), disabilities cognition, mobility, social interaction, time out role). 1.66 seeking any treatment 1.20–2.29), perceived need help among who did not seek feeling treatment, being encouraged by others). Conclusions Mental practitioners serving disorders should routinely screen experiences, which may suggest problems warrant integrated healthcare.