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Table 2 Respondents views about course of mental disorders and risk factors for schizophrenia, bipolar disorders and autism*

From: A first national survey of knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards schizophrenia, bipolar disorders and autism in France

Views about course:

Schizophrenia

Bipolar disorders

Autism

Differences between disorders*

Develops early in life

44%

31%

45%

p < 0.002

Early diagnosis is possible

38%

36%

84%

Requires lifelong treatment

74%

53%

61%

With treatment, a person can live a normal life

49%

56%

25%

It will become more severe / worsen over time

42%

37%

21%

 

Views about risk factors:

    

Drugs & Alcohol Misuse

58%

54%

3%

p < 0.001

Stressful Life Events

52%

67%

23%

Life Style/Environment

42%

64%

11%

Parent-Children Interactions

32%

49%

22%

Genetic Factors

27%

25%

44%

Did Not Know

17%

12%

21%

 
  1. *see text for details: views about course of disorder show % giving a ‘yes’ response; views about risk factors show % ranking each item first or equal first.