J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.
2009 May;48(3):143-152.
Prevalence and Correlates of Major Mental Disorders among Korean Adults : A 2006 National Epidemiologic Survey
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- 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. mjcho@snu.ac.kr
- 2Department of Psychiatry, Kyungpook National University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
- 3Department of Neuropsychiatry, Dongguk University College of Medicine, International Hospital,Goyang, Korea.
- 4Department of Psychiatry, Naju National Hospital, Naju, Korea.
- 5Medical Humanities and Social Medicines, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
- 6Department of Psychiatry, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea.
- 7Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Korea.
- 8Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.
- 9Department of Psychiatry, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea.
- 10Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea.
- 11Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea.
- 12Department of Psychiatry, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Incheon, Korea.
- 13Department of Psychiatry, Kangwon National University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea.
- 14Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 15Department of Pyschiatry, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES
: The aims of this study are to estimate the prevalence of the DSM-IV psychiatric disorders in the Korean population using the Korean version of Composite International Diagnostic Interview (K-CIDI), and to compare those with previous studies.
METHODS
: The Korean Epidemiologic Catchment Area study Replication (KECA-R) was conducted between August 2006 and April 2007. The sampling of the subjects was carried out across 12 catchment areas. A multistage, cluster sampling design was adopted. The target population included all eligible residents aged 18 to 64 years. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with the Korean version of Composite International Diagnostic Interview (K-CIDI) based on the DSM-IV (N=6,510, response rate=81.7%).
RESULTS
: A total of 6,510 participants completed the interview. The lifetime and 12-month prevalence rates for all types of DSM-IV disorders were 30.0% and 17.3%, respectively. Those of specific disorders were as follows : 1) alcohol use disorder, 16.2% and 5.6% ; 2) nictotine use disorder, 9.0% and 6.0%;3) specific phobia, 3.8% and 3.4%;4) major depressive disorder, 5.6% and 2.5% ; and 5) generalized anxiety disorder, 1.6% and 0.8%. Data relating to nicotine and alcohol use disorder revealed a very high male/female ratio. Mood disorder and anxiety disorder were more prevalent among females than males.
CONCLUSION
: The prevalence of psychiatric disorders was high. In comparison with other studies, remarkable differences in the distribution of psychiatric disorders across the country and times were observed.
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