Dhat Syndrome Medical, Psychological and Sociocultural aspects

Dhat Syndrome is known as a culture-bound syndrome in South Asia. People with Dhat Syndrome often present with anxiety and distress related to semen loss. Multiple somatic and sexual symptoms often accompany this. The symptoms of Dhat Syndrome closely resemble other neurotic and stress-related disor...

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Other Authors: Kar, Sujita Kumar (Editor), Arafat, S. M. Yasir (Editor), Menon, Vikas (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2024, 2024
Edition:1st ed. 2024
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1 Concept of Dhat: Journey through the history
  • Chapter 2 Dhat syndrome as a diagnostic category: Place in different classificatory system
  • Chapter 3 Epidemiology of dhat syndrome
  • Chapter 4 Female dhat syndrome
  • Chapter 5 Anthropological aspect of dhat syndrome
  • Chapter 6 Dhat syndrome in Indian traditional medicine
  • Chapter 7 Phenomenology of dhat syndrome
  • Chapter 8 Course and outcome of dhat syndrome
  • Chapter 9 Co-morbidities associated with dhat syndrome
  • Chapter 10 Care-seeking and disease burden in dhat syndrome
  • Chapter 11 Assessment of dhat syndrome: Clinical to behavioral
  • Chapter 12 Pharmacological management of dhat syndrome
  • Chapter 13 Psychosocial management of Dhat syndrome
  • Chapter 14 Current research and research gaps in Dhat syndrome
  • Chapter 15 Dhat syndrome: A Fact or Myth