P0090 - Sex differences in prodrome of first psychosis episodes

Abstract

A prodrome in schizophrenia is the period when some signs and symptoms are present but the full-blown criteria are not yet met.

Methods:

We present an open prospective and muti – center study with a follow – up of 2 years in patients with a first psychoses episode. Assessments were made every three months for 2 year. We used a protocol including: PANSS, GAF-EEAG, CGI, Young mania, Hamilton scale for the depression, UKU, OCS, Premorbid Adjustment scale, the Information Subtest and Psychosocial Stress Global Assessment (DSM III R). The assessment of prodromal symptoms was retrospectively. The symptoms were based on the late prodromal style described by McGorry (1). A statistical analysis of data was performed.

Objetives

1. • Evaluate the gender differences in the prodomal state and analyse the prognosis according to them.

Results:

231 patients were included (32.5% women). The following symptoms were more frequent in men (p<0.05): isolation, odd behaviour, deterioration of cleanness, language vague, and lack of spontaneity. The outcome after 2 year was worse when patients had the following symptoms in the group of the men: lack of spontaneity, language vague and deterioration of cleanness. However, women have the same outcome independently of prodromal symptoms in the illness onset.

Conclusions:

The presence of prodromal symptoms could influence on outcome of men after two years. They have a worse outcome when they have some prodromal symptoms. The intervention on this phase could be an opportunity to improve the outcome of men with first psychosis episode.