Deficit schizophrenia, gender and social class of origin

被引:1
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作者
Gallagher, Bernard J. [1 ]
Bur, Susan A. [1 ]
Jones, Brian J. [1 ]
McFalls, Joseph A. [1 ]
Moss, Dana M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Villanova Univ, Dept Sociol & Criminal Justice, Villanova, PA 19085 USA
关键词
Schizophrenia; Social class; Schizophrenic subtype; Socioeconomic status; Gender; Deficit/nondeficit;
D O I
10.1016/j.jomh.2008.07.003
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Background: To date, studies of gender differences in schizophrenic symptoms are inconsistent and ambiguous. We tested to see if social class of origin may connect with any possible gender difference in propensity for type of schizophrenia. Methods: A total of 436 schizophrenic patients were separated into deficit and nondeficit presentation. They were further divided into social class of origin and gender. Results: We uncovered a significantly reduced risk for deficit schizophrenia among men born into nonpoor families. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the pathogenesis of schizophrenia is gender-specific and may connect with genetic penetrance coupled with prenatal experiences. (C) 2008 WPMH GmbH. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd.
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页码:245 / 248
页数:4
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