Author/Authors :
Yousefzadeh ، Shahrokh نويسنده Professor, Dept., of Neurosurgery, Guilan Road Traffic Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran Yousefzadeh , Shahrokh , Pilafkan ، Jafar نويسنده MSc in Cilinical Psychology, Poursina Medical Educational Center, Guilan University of Medical Science, Rasht, Iran. Pilafkan , Jafar , Rouhi-Balasi ، Leila نويسنده Instructor, Dept., of Medical Surgical Nursing, Guilan Interventional Cardiovascular Research Center, Heshmat Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. Rouhi-Balasi , Leila , Hosseinpour ، Mareye نويسنده MSC in Phisiology, Guilan Road Traffic Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. Hosseinpour , Mareye , Khodadady ، Naeima نويسنده PhD Candidate of Nursing, Guilan Road Traffic Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht ,Iran. Khodadady , Naeima
Abstract :
Background: Mental disorders in patients with chronic medical disorders are associated with, performance degradation, poor quality of life, lack of cooperation with treatment and inappropriate use of medical services, and increased costs. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of mental disorders in the general population referring to an educational medical hospital in Rasht, Iran, in 2013.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 1725 patients who referred to a medical educational center in Rasht were selected using convenience sampling method. Data were collected through clinical interviews and using inpatientsʹ psychological condition analysis form. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Results showed that the prevalence of mental disorders in this population was 48.6%. The statistical test results showed age (P < 0.0001), marital status (P < 0.0001), occupation, history of substance abuse (P < 0.0001), psychiatric history (P < 0.0001), and a history of suicide attempt (P < 0.001) had significant relationships with presence of mental disorders.
Conclusions: Given the high prevalence of mental disorders in this community, it is recommended that consultation and therapeutic services be provided in health centers for patientsʹ health.
