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Psychiatric Disorders among the Mapuche in Chile

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  • Benjamin Vicente

    (Universidad de Concepcion, Departamento de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental, Concepcion, Chile, bvicent@udec.cl)

  • Robert Kohn

    (Brown University Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Butler Hospital, 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI, USA)

  • Pedro Rioseco

    (Universidad de Concepcion, Departamento de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental, Concepcion, Chile)

  • Sandra Saldivia

    (Universidad de Concepcion, Departamento de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental, Concepcion, Chile)

  • Silverio Torres

    (Universidad de Concepcion, Departamento de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental, Concepcion, Chile)

Abstract

Background: The Mapuche are the largest indigenous group in Chile; yet almost all data on the mental health of indigenous populations are from North America. Aim: The study examines the differential DSM-III-R prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders and service utilization among indigenous and non-indigenous community residence. Methods: The Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) was administered to a stratified random sample of 75 Mapuche and 434 non-Mapuche residents of the province of Cautín. Lifetime prevalence and 12-month prevalence rates were estimated. Results: Approximately 28.4% of the Mapuche population had a lifetime, and 15.7% a 12-month, prevalent psychiatric disorder compared to 38.0% and 25.7%, respectively, of the non-Mapuche. Few significant differences were noted between the two groups; however, generalized anxiety disorder, simple phobia, and drug dependence were less prevalent among the Mapuche. Service utilization among the Mapuche with mental illness was low. Conclusions: This is a preliminary study based on a small sample size. Further research on the mental health of indigenous populations of South America is needed.

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  • Benjamin Vicente & Robert Kohn & Pedro Rioseco & Sandra Saldivia & Silverio Torres, 2005. "Psychiatric Disorders among the Mapuche in Chile," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 51(2), pages 119-127, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:51:y:2005:i:2:p:119-127
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764005056759
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