[Biological and social correlates of favorable and unfavorable neurosis course].
Four hundred ninety seven patients with neurosis of Astana (Kazakhstan) community, 116 men and 381 women, have been studied. The patients were traced in 5-year follow up study. Favorable and unfavorable types of the disorder were established, the latter being characterized by transforming into neurotic personality development. The influence of endogenous and environmental factors on neurosis prognosis was examined. To elaborate adequate measures for preventing neurotic personality development, criteria for favorable and unfavorable prognosis of neurotic disorders were suggested.
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007623:Kazakhstan / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D017533:Marital Status; D008875:Middle Aged; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology*; D010551:Personality; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis