Prevalence of Social Phobia among Students at Kufa Technical Institute
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https://doi.org/10.36321/kjns.vi20142.2560Keywords:
Social anxiety disorder (SAD), Social Phobia (SP), Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)Abstract
Background: Social phobia is a highly prevalent disorder in western countries, but is rather rare in eastern societies.
Prevalence rates range between 0.5% in eastern studies and up to 16% in western studies.
Objectives: The present study examined the prevalence of social phobia in Kufa Technical Institute students and
demographic characteristics associated with this anxiety disorder.
Methodology: The study was conducted in November 1st, 2011 to May 1st, 2012, and included 200 undergraduate students at Kufa Technical Institute. Measures included the Social Phobia Inventory and a socio-demographic questionnaire. Demographic correlates of social phobia were also examined. Statistical analysis was performed with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
Results: Probable social phobia was present in 18.5% of the total sample (6.5% male and 12% female). Sex, residence, family income and marital status correlated with social phobia.
Conclusions: The study concluded that there are high prevalence of SP symptoms and its demographic correlates.
Recommendation: doing large population-based study and education of the society about Social Phobia for detection of undiagnosed cases.
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