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Title

Cultural issues in understanding and treating obsessive-compulsive and spectrum disorders

Author(s)

Nedeljkovic, Maja;  Moulding, Richard;  Foroughi, Elham;  Kyrios, Michael;  Doron, Guy

Abstract

This chapter discusses the cross-cultural understanding of the obsessive compulsive and spectrum disorders. Epidemiological studies suggest a reasonably consistent prevalence of OCD around the world. The role of other culturally influenced factors in the presentation of OCD is also considered (i.e., religiosity, superstition, and beliefs), with religion considered particularly important in the presentation of OCD, although not in its prevalence per se. Treatment effect sizes across countries and within minority cultures from Western countries are outlined. The influence of cultural factors on help-seeking behaviors, assessment, misdiagnosis, and treatment are considered. Limitations of the literature base are discussed, particularly the lack of non-Western studies of treatment effects, and the the low evidence base for the spectrum disorders.

Publication type

Book chapter

Source

The Oxford handbook of obsessive compulsive and spectrum disorders / Gail Steketee (ed.), Chapter 26, pp. 496-520

Publication year

2011

Keyword(s)

Body dysmorphic disorder;  Cognition;  Cross-cultural pyschology;  Cross-cultural treatment;  Epidemiology;  Obsessive compulsive disorder

Publisher

Oxford University Press

ISBN

9780195376210, 0195376218

Publisher URL

http://www.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/Psychology/Clinical/?view=usa&ci=9780195376210

Copyright

Copyright © 2011.

Peer reviewed