South African Stress and Health (SASH) study : 12-month and lifetime prevalence of common mental disorders

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dc.contributor.authorHerman, Allen A.
dc.contributor.authorStein, Dan J.
dc.contributor.authorSeedat, Soraya
dc.contributor.authorHeeringa, Steven G.
dc.contributor.authorMoomal, Hashim
dc.contributor.authorWilliams, David R.
dc.date.accessioned2011-03-18T14:56:52Z
dc.date.available2011-03-18T14:56:52Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
dc.description.abstractBackground. The South African Stress and Health (SASH) study is the first large-scale population-based study of common mental disorders in the country. This paper provides data on the 12-month and lifetime prevalence of these conditions. Methods. Data from a nationally representative sample of 4 351 adults were analysed. Mental disorders were assessed with the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI). An extensive survey questionnaire detailed contextual and socio-demographic factors, onset and course of mental disorders, and risk factors. Simple weighted cross-tabulation methods were used to estimate prevalence, and logistic regression analysis was used to study correlates of 12-month and lifetime prevalence. Results. The lifetime prevalence for any disorder was 30.3%, and the most prevalent 12-month and lifetime disorders were the anxiety disorders. The Western Cape had the highest 12-month and lifetime prevalence rates, and the lowest rates were in the Northern Cape. Conclusions. The SASH study shows relatively high 12-month and lifetime prevalence rates. These findings have significant implications for planning mental health services.en_ZA
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dc.format.extentp. 339-344
dc.identifier.citationHerman, A.A. et.al. 2009. The South African Stress and Health (SASH) study : 12-month and lifetime prevalence of common mental disorders. South African Medical Journal, 99(5) 339-344, http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj
dc.identifier.issn02569574 (printed version)
dc.identifier.issn20785135 (EISSN)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/7039
dc.language.isoen_ZA
dc.publisherHealth and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
dc.rights.holderHealth and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
dc.subjectSouth African Stress and Health (SASHen_ZA
dc.subjectMental disorders -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.titleSouth African Stress and Health (SASH) study : 12-month and lifetime prevalence of common mental disordersen_ZA
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