Schizophrenia and African-Caribbeans: a conceptual model of aetiology

被引：7

作者：

Bhugra, D ^{[1
]}

Mallett, R ^{[1
]}

Leff, J ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Inst Psychiat, London SE5 8AF, England

来源：

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF PSYCHIATRY | 1999年 / 11卷 / 2-3期

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D O I：

10.1080/09540269974311

中图分类号：

R749 [精神病学];

学科分类号：

100205 ;

摘要：

Several studies in the UK have observed that the inception rates of schizophrenia among the African-Caribbeans are well elevated when compared with White populations. However, on the basis of available data on biological factors it appears that social factors play a more important role in the aetiology of schizophrenia in this group. Reviewing the current state of literature on self-esteem and social factors it is proposed that lack of early attachments and prolonged separation from one or both parents may well play, a significant role in the genesis of schizophrenia in this group. It is proposed that some of these factors mediate through low self-esteem and the clinicians and researchers alike are urged to explore further the role of self-esteem in genesis and maintenance of symptoms of schizophrenia.

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页码：145 / 152

页数：8

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