Table 3.
Prevalence of PANSS symptoms reported by methamphetamine users who met criteria for psychosis (PANSS > = 58).
| Symptom* | N (for Item≥4) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| POSITIVE SCALE | ||
| Delusions(P1) | 51 | 17.83 |
| Conceptual disorganization(P2) | 70 | 24.48 |
| Hallucinations(P3) | 78 | 27.27 |
| Excitement(P4) | 97 | 33.92 |
| Grandiosity(P5) | 59 | 20.63 |
| Suspiciousness/persecution(P6) | 76 | 26.57 |
| Hostility(P7) | 48 | 16.78 |
| NEGATIVE SCALE | ||
| Blunted affect(N1) | 56 | 19.58 |
| Emotional withdrawal(N2) | 52 | 18.18 |
| Poor rapport(N3) | 64 | 22.38 |
| Passive/apathetic social withdrawal (N4) | 52 | 18.18 |
| Difficulty in abstract thinking (N5) | 49 | 17.13 |
| Lack of spontaneity and flow of conversation(N6) | 63 | 22.03 |
| Stereotyped thinking (N7) | 52 | 18.18 |
| GENERAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SCALE | ||
| Somatic concern (G1) | 105 | 36.71 |
| Anxiety(G2) | 75 | 26.22 |
| Guilt feelings(G3) | 105 | 36.71 |
| Tension (G4) | 92 | 32.17 |
| Mannerisms and posturing (G5) | 45 | 15.73 |
| Depression(G6) | 83 | 29.02 |
| Motor retardation (G7) | 59 | 20.63 |
| Uncooperativeness (G8) | 49 | 17.13 |
| Unusual thought content(G9) | 55 | 19.23 |
| Disorientation (G10) | 44 | 15.38 |
| Poor attention(G11) | 56 | 19.58 |
| Lack of judgment and insight (G12) | 60 | 20.98 |
| Disturbance of volition (G13) | 59 | 20.63 |
| Poor impulse control(G14) | 68 | 23.78 |
| Preoccupation (G15) | 58 | 20.28 |
| Active social avoidance (G16) | 67 | 23.43 |
*
Score of item ≥ 4.