Vol. 1 No. 1 (2018)

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The Co-occurrence of Dissociative and Conversion Disorders: A Systematic Review of Prevalence in a Cairo Psychiatric Hospital

Amira El-Sayed, Department of Clinical Research, Mansoura University Karim Hassan, Mansoura University
Published: May 2, 2018

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning The prevalence of dissociative disorders among patients presenting with conversion disorder at a psychiatric hospital in Cairo, Egypt in Egypt. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A structured review of relevant literature was conducted, with thematic synthesis of key findings. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. The prevalence of dissociative disorders among patients presenting with conversion disorder at a psychiatric hospital in Cairo, Egypt, Egypt, Africa, Medicine, review article This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

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Amira El-Sayed, Karim Hassan (2018). The Co-occurrence of Dissociative and Conversion Disorders: A Systematic Review of Prevalence in a Cairo Psychiatric Hospital. African Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2018), 5-18.

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Dissociative disordersConversion disorderComorbidityPrevalenceSystematic reviewEgyptNeuropsychiatry

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