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Specific phobia predicts psychopathology in young women

Trumpf, Julia ; Margraf, Jürgen ; Vriends, Noortje ; Meyer, Andrea ; Becker, Eni

In: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 2010, vol. 45, no. 12, p. 1161-1166

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    Titre
    • Specific phobia predicts psychopathology in young women
    Auteur
    • Trumpf, Julia. Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Psychology, University of Basel, Missionsstrasse 60/62, 4055, Basel, Switzerland
    • Margraf, Jürgen. Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Psychology, University of Basel, Missionsstrasse 60/62, 4055, Basel, Switzerland
    • Vriends, Noortje. Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Psychology, University of Basel, Missionsstrasse 60/62, 4055, Basel, Switzerland
    • Meyer, Andrea. Division of Applied Statistics in Life Sciences, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Psychology, University of Basel, Missionsstrasse 60/62, 4055, Basel, Switzerland
    • Becker, Eni. Department of Clinical Psychology, Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University Nijmegen, P.O. Box 9104, 6500 HE, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 2010, vol. 45, no. 12, p. 1161-1166. Springer-Verlag
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    • oai:doc.rero.ch:321035
    Summary
    Background: Although specific phobia is characterized by an early age at onset and by high rates of comorbidity, few studies have examined comorbid relationships prospectively. Objectives: The present study investigated the association between specific phobia and the risk of a broad range of psychopathology among young women in the community. Method: Data came from the Dresden Predictor Study in which 1,538 German women (18-25years) completed a diagnostic interview at two time points. Results: Women with specific phobia had a twofold increase in odds of developing any anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and any somatoform disorder during 17months, compared to women without specific phobia. Except for depression, these associations persisted after adjustment for all comorbid mental disorders. Conclusions: Specific phobia thus appears to be a risk factor for a variety of problems. The result further underpins the necessity for early intervention for specific phobia to prevent later mental health problems