Br J Psychiatry February 2020 PMID 31298170

The prevalence of personality disorders in the community: a global systematic review and meta-analysis.

Catherine Winsper, Ayten Bilgin, Andrew Thompson, Steven Marwaha, Andrew M Chanen, Swaran P Singh, Ariel Wang, Vivek Furtado

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The discussions show strong agreement with the publication by citing prevalence statistics like 7.8% worldwide and higher rates in wealthier countries, while users express deep interest through referencing the study's global scope and economic disparities. The tone reflects curiosity and recognition of the significance of these findings, with examples such as 'rates were greater in high-income countries' and calls for the community to interpret the implications, highlighting both engagement and impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings of the systematic review, emphasizing the prevalence rates and implications.

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Posts demonstrate high engagement with detailed data points and references to the global nature of the study, indicating strong interest.

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The widespread sharing of prevalence rates, income-based differences, and methodological notes suggests these discussions could influence research, policy, and clinical awareness.

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Los trastornos de personalidad son mas frecuentes en Países con ingresos elevados (9.6%) que en Países con ingresos medios o bajos (4.3%). Saquen Uds sus propias consecuencias. https://t.co/3ewEzmNSjs

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New #systematicreview in #BJPsych by @CatherineWinsp1 @DrAytenBilgin calculates the worldwide prevalence of personality disorders & examines the rates in high vs. low/middle income countries. Read it now for free: https://t.co/7t7kXmbKKu https://t.co/nqQvuvB700

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The prevalence of personality disorders in the community: The worldwide pooled prevalence of any personality disorder was 7.8% Rates were greater in high-income countries 9.6% Rates in low- and middle-income countries 4.3% https://t.co/3ewEzmNSjs

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Are personality disorders more prevalent in wealthier or poorer countries? Our Professor of Psychiatry Steven Marwaha @PsychMarwaha co-authored a study examining the prevalence of personality disorders on a global scale. Read the paper here: https://t.co/uxxBgZTImf @LES_UniBham https://t.co/PDp2kBB87Y

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SR of 46 studies on global prevalence of personality disorders in the community: Pooled prevalence of any personality disorder (7.8%) Low income (4.3%) High income (9.6%) Also considerable heterogeneity in studies @TheBJPsych https://t.co/NYll87VAUx

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Las tasas específicas de los grupos A, B y C fueron 3,8%, 2,8% y 5,0%, respectivamente. Las tasas de prevalencia agrupadas deben interpretarse con cautela debido a los altos niveles de heterogeneidad.” Artículo completo ⬇️ https://t.co/hJQOrslMSS

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@megamandrn001 @PogCrab @AWaxwire Sure, here's again, a global study saying that most people aren't sociopaths, lmao. Congratulations, you're wrong twice in a row. https://t.co/iFAbmz0Ll0

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@megamandrn001 @PogCrab @AWaxwire "GLOBAL rates of cluster A, B and C personality disorders were 3.8% (95% CI 3.2, 4.4%), 2.8% (1.6, 3.7%) and 5.0% (4.2, 5.9%)" https://t.co/iFAbmz0Ll0

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