Gender differences in response to metacognitive training in people with first-episode psychosis.

The aim of this study was to explore gender differences in social cognition in a sample of first-episode psychosis (FEP). An observational descriptive study was performed with 191 individuals with FEP. Emotion perception was assessed using the Faces Test, theory of mind was assessed using the Hinting Task, and attributional style was assessed using the Internal, Personal and Situational Attributions Questionnaire. No gender differences were found in any of the social cognitive domains. Our results suggest that men and women with FEP achieve similar performances in social cognition. Therefore, targeting specific needs in social cognition regarding gender may not be required in early interventions for psychosis.

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Gender differences in the prediction of 5-year outcome in first episode psychosis

International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research ◽

10.1002/mpr.228 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 208-218 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Maria Mattsson ◽

Lena Flyckt ◽

Gunnar Edman ◽

Håkan Nyman ◽

Johan Cullberg ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

First Episode Psychosis ◽

First Episode ◽

Episode Psychosis

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Gender differences in premorbid adjustment of patients with first episode psychosis

Schizophrenia Research ◽

10.1016/s0920-9964(01)00215-8 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 55 (3) ◽

pp. 285-290 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Neil J Preston ◽

Kenneth G Orr ◽

Russell Date ◽

Lynley Nolan ◽

David J Castle

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

First Episode Psychosis ◽

First Episode ◽

Premorbid Adjustment ◽

Episode Psychosis

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Gender differences in determinants of five-year outcome in patients with first-episode psychosis

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2008.01.1340 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

pp. S387

Author(s):

M. Mattsson

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

First Episode Psychosis ◽

First Episode ◽

Episode Psychosis

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Gender Differences in Schizophrenia and First-Episode Psychosis: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Schizophrenia Research and Treatment ◽

10.1155/2012/916198 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 143

Author(s):

Susana Ochoa ◽

Judith Usall ◽

Jesús Cobo ◽

Xavier Labad ◽

Jayashri Kulkarni

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Negative Symptoms ◽

Age Of Onset ◽

Familial Risk ◽

First Episode Psychosis ◽

First Episode ◽

Neuropsychological Profile ◽

Affective Symptoms ◽

Episode Psychosis ◽

Premorbid Functioning

Recent studies have begun to look at gender differences in schizophrenia and first-episode psychosis in an attempt to explain the heterogeneity of the illness. However, a number of uncertainties remain. This paper tries to summarize the most important findings in gender differences in schizophrenia and first-psychosis episodes. Several studies indicate that the incidence of schizophrenia is higher in men. Most of the studies found the age of onset to be earlier in men than in women. Findings on symptoms are less conclusive, with some authors suggesting that men suffer more negative symptoms while women have more affective symptoms. Premorbid functioning and social functioning seem to be better in females than males. However, cognitive functioning remains an issue, with lack of consensus on differences in neuropsychological profile between women and men. Substance abuse is more common in men than women with schizophrenia and first-episode psychosis. In terms of the disease course, women have better remission and lower relapse rates. Lastly, there is no evidence of specific gender differences in familial risk and obstetric complications. Overall, gender differences have been found in a number of variables, and further study in this area could help provide useful information with a view to improving our care of these patients.

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