A meta-analysis of the role of neighborhood deprivation in psychotic disorders
摘要
Although current interventions have proven effective for improving outcomes for individuals with psychotic disorders, this population continues to encounter challenges and health disparities. Recently, researchers have investigated how social determinants of health influence the incidence and outcomes of psychotic disorders. In particular, neighborhood deprivation (i.e., a composite index capturing the social, material, and environmental challenges of a particular area relative to the broader area [
Articles published prior to April 1, 2024 were identified via two bibliographic databases: PubMed and PsycINFO. The literature search yielded 17 studies consisting of 59,719 cases for the meta-analysis investigating the relation between neighborhood deprivation and psychotic disorder incidence. Six studies of 2,790 cases were included in the meta-analysis assessing the relation between neighborhood deprivation and psychotic disorder symptoms.
ResultsThere was a robust relation between psychotic disorder incidence and neighborhood deprivation, such that as neighborhood deprivation within an area increased so too did the incidence. There was no evidence of a substantial relationship between neighborhood deprivation and psychotic disorder symptoms.
ConclusionsThe results of this study identified a social determinant of health that has high relevance to the incidence of psychotic disorders. Findings underscore the need to develop multi-level interventions to address neighborhood deprivation and reduce resource inequalities across geographical locations.