Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim: To examine the socio-demographic characteristics of individuals seeking treatment at the Psychiatry outpatient department. Material & Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study of socio-demographic factors of patients attending Psychiatry department. Results: A total of 254 patients who attended the psychiatry op was analyzed. Nearly 64% of the study population belonged to the age group of 15 to 40 yrs, the most economically productive group. The chi sq test was done for males and females belonging to urban and rural areas. The p value (probability value) was found to be 0.01 and was significant for urban females. Conclusion: A total of 254 new patients visited the hospital in this period. We found that the mental disorders comprise a wide variety – mainly psychotic, mood disorders & neurotic disorders. They affect the most productive age groups, almost equally affect both the genders, with slight increase among females.