AIM: The aim of this cross sectional study was to establish the extent of psychiatric morbidity among homeless men and compare this group with a sample of formerly homeless. METHOD: [corrected] 82 homeless and a comparison group of 37 formerly homeless were interviewed using a psychopathological interview according to AMDP (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für medizinische Dokumentation) as well as selected modules of the CIDI (Composite International Diagnostic Interview). Diagnoses were established according to ICD-10. RESULTS: The lifetime prevalence of psychiatric disorders was 95.1 %, the current prevalence was 87.8 %. Substance related disorders were the most common group of disorders. In the formerly homeless prevalences were slightly lower. CONCLUSIONS: Psychiatric morbidity among the homeless is high. Services have to be tailored to meet the needs of this special group. Formerly homeless continue to need intensive psychiatric input.
AIM: The aim of this cross sectional study was to establish the extent of psychiatric morbidity among homeless men and compare this group with a sample of formerly homeless. METHOD: [corrected] 82 homeless and a comparison group of 37 formerly homeless were interviewed using a psychopathological interview according to AMDP (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für medizinische Dokumentation) as well as selected modules of the CIDI (Composite International Diagnostic Interview). Diagnoses were established according to ICD-10. RESULTS: The lifetime prevalence of psychiatric disorders was 95.1 %, the current prevalence was 87.8 %. Substance related disorders were the most common group of disorders. In the formerly homeless prevalences were slightly lower. CONCLUSIONS:Psychiatric morbidity among the homeless is high. Services have to be tailored to meet the needs of this special group. Formerly homeless continue to need intensive psychiatric input.
Authors: Stefanie Schreiter; Felix Bermpohl; Michael Krausz; Stefan Leucht; Wulf Rössler; Meryam Schouler-Ocak; Stefan Gutwinski Journal: Dtsch Arztebl Int Date: 2017-10-06 Impact factor: 5.594