Citation

Jansen K, Ores LC, Cardoso TA, Lima RC, Souza LDM, Magalhães PVS, Pinheiro RT, da Silva RA. J. Affect. Disord. 2011; 130(1-2): 328-333.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jad.2010.10.007

PMID

21055824

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of episodes of mania and hypomania, as well as associated factors and comorbidities among adults 18 to 24 years old in the city of Pelotas, Brazil.
METHOD: This is a cross-sectional population-based study. The sample was selected through conglomerates, and episodes of mania and hypomania were assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric.
RESULTS: The sample consisted of 1560 subjects. The lifetime prevalence of manic and hypomanic episodes was 7.5% and 5.3%, respectively. Subjects with (hypo)manic episodes had a higher prevalence of anxiety disorders, substance abuse and suicidality.
LIMITATION: The high rate of (hypo)mania may to some extent reflect diagnostic error.
CONCLUSION: Such high prevalence of (hypo)mania may nonetheless be valid as it was associated with corresponding rates of comorbidity and suicidality.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Male; Multivariate Analysis; Socioeconomic Factors; Adolescent; Brazil; Young Adult; Sex Factors; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Substance-Related Disorders; Comorbidity; Prevalence; Suicidal Ideation; Anxiety Disorders; Bipolar Disorder