The treatment of an obsessive-compulsive girl in the context of Malaysian Chinese culture.
The case history, treatment and follow-up of a thirteen-year-old girl with obsessive-compulsive neurosis of six months duration are reported. Results show that behaviour modification techniques were effective though a second course of treatment was required. Her illness and its treatment by behaviour therapy in relation to the Malaysian Chinese culture is discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002681:China; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008296:Malaysia / Q000208:ethnology; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*