Sociodemographic Correlates of Psychotic Experiences in a Non-Clinical Arab Population
L. S. Chaibi, A. Kammoun, W. Cherif, M. Cheour, F. Fekih-RomdhaneIntroduction
Psychotic experiences (PEs) are prevalent in the general population, but sociodemographic correlates remain understudied in Arab contexts.
Objectives
This study examines the association between sociodemographic factors and PEs among young adults.
Methods
Data were collected from 7,646 participants across 12 Arab countries using the Prodromal Questionnaire-Brief (PQ-B). Sociodemographic variables included sex, age, marital status, education, and lifestyle habits (smoking, alcohol, cannabis). Bivariate analyses and regression models were applied.
Results
Females had higher PQ-B scores than males (*p* = .043), and single individuals scored higher than married participants (*p* < .001). Lower education levels (secondary or less) and smoking were associated with elevated PEs (*p* = .026 and *p* = .012, respectively). Jordan and Morocco showed the highest PQ-B scores (*p* < .001).
Conclusions
Sex, marital status, education, and smoking are significant correlates of PEs. Culturally tailored mental health strategies should address these risk factors in Arab youth.
Disclosure of Interest
None Declared