کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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6235108 | 1608185 | 2011 | 13 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
BackgroundThe multiple factors likely to influence estimates of the prevalence of bipolar spectrum disorders (BSD) make it difficult to determine its actual prevalence. A systematic review was undertaken to explore the availability and quality of epidemiological data for BSD. This will inform the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study.MethodsElectronic databases searched were Medline, PsycInfo and EMBASE using search terms generated in consultation with a research librarian. Reference lists were searched and experts contacted to obtain articles not identified through the database search. Prevalence data pertaining to point, 6Â month or 12Â month prevalence of BSD were sought.ResultsThe mean pooled prevalence was 0.741% (point) and 0.843% (6/12Â months). The study region, response rate and diagnostic tool had a significant impact on prevalence estimates but there were no significant differences in prevalence across prevalence types, gender, sample coverage, economic status and bipolar subtype. Little or no prevalence data was apparent for many regions of the world. Also, the entire bipolar spectrum was rarely assessed.LimitationsAlthough stringent quality assurance methodology was used, controlling for all sources of variability around the pooled prevalence was not possible.ConclusionsThis systematic review has made significant contributions to the epidemiological profile of BSD. Prevalence estimates will be used to generate estimates of burden for BSD in the global burden of disease 2010 study.
Journal: Journal of Affective Disorders - Volume 134, Issues 1â3, November 2011, Pages 1-13