Table I.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the sample
| Patients (n = 68) | Controls (n = 77) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 40.15 ± 12.06 | 39.63 ± 10.73 |
| Males | 43 (63.23%) | 40 (51.95%) |
| Age of onset (years) | 26.41 ± 9.46 | — |
| Illness duration (years) | 9.66 ± 11.17 | — |
| Hospital addmissions | 14.38 ± 15.05 | — |
| BPRS total score | 75.52 ± 15.05 | — |
| Medication use | ||
| Patients on antipsychotics (AP) | 68 (100%) | |
| Patients on atypical AP | 45 (66%)a | |
| Patients on typical AP | 24 (35%)a |
BPRS, Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale.
a
One patient is on both typical and atypical.