P0083 - Trends of admissions of somatoform disorder in Mosul Iraq

Abstract

A retrospective study was done on admissions of Somatoform Disorder in Mosul Psychiatric Unit for five years period. Two hundred seventy five patients were admitted during that period 224 women and 51 men. Majority of men came from Urban areas compared to 58% of women. Single status were over represented 55% compared to 34% married. 82% of the singles, 90% of widows and 83% of divorced were women. It also showed that there were two seasonal peaks of admissions in January and July. Hysterical pseudo-fits were the most frequent diagnosis. There were no significant change in the number of yearly admissions apart from the first year. The proportion of hysterical disorders compared to total psychiatric disorders admissions was 7.4%.

Results:

were consistent with national studies but showed higher figures to neighbouring countries. It was consistent with figures in United Kingdom before 1950.