Mental Illness Among Primary Health Care Centers Attendee.

      Аннотация: It is gradually becoming recognized that mental disorders are a public health problem throughout the world. Psychiatric epidemiological studies are therefore crucial for the planning and development of psychiatric services. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and determinants of mental illness morbidity among adult attending PHCCs in Baghdad. Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted in two primary health care centers in Baghdad governorate. Participants were interviewed and data filled using a questionnaire for sociodemographic variables. Self-Reporting Questionnaire, and WHO guide to mental health in primary care. Results: A total of 527 were approached. The prevalence of mental illnesses was 36.8%. Depression (49.48%) and anxiety (20.62%) were the major categories of mental illness. The highest proportion of mental illnesses was among the older age groups (80%), female (37.9%), widows (84.6%), higher education level (96.7%) and retired (77.8%). Conclusion: In accordance with other studies, about one third of adult attending PHCCs had mental disorders. The study emphasized strengthening mental health services in PHCCs through establishing metal health care units.

Ключевые слова: Iraq, primary health care, Mental Illness, Prevalence