Table 2.
Self-recognition of mood episodes, consultation of health professionals, hospitalization, self-reported diagnosis of bipolar disorder and treatment in 40 respondents with a SCID/DSM-IV diagnosis bipolar disorder
| Bipolar I disorder (N = 14) N (%) | Bipolar spectrum disorder (N = 26) N (%) | Bipolar disorder total (N = 40) N (%) | Significance Fisher exact test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recognized past depressive episodes | 11 (78.6) | 22 (84.6) | 33 (82.5) | ns |
| Recognized past (hypo)manic episodes | 3 (21.4) | 6 (23.1) | 9 (22.5) | ns |
| Consulted health professional for depressive episodes | 11 (78.6) | 19 (73.1) | 30 (75.0) | ns |
| Consulted health professional for (hypo)manic episodes | 5 (35.7) | 2 (7.7) | 7 (17.5) | P = 0.039 |
| Hospitalization for a manic episode | 7 (50) | 0 (0) | 7 (17.5) | P = 0.000 |
| Indicated a past diagnosis of bipolar disorder | 4 (28.6) | 1 (3.8) | 5 (12.5) | P = 0.043 |
| Treatment for bipolar disorder | 4 (28.6) | 1 (3.8) | 5 (12.5) | P = 0.043 |
ns Non significant difference between both groups