PREVALENCE OF PSYCHOSIS IN NORTH MACEDONIA FOR THE PERIOD FROM 2020 TO 2023

Abstract

The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of psychosis in the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM) for the period 2020-2023. Data from the Psychosis Registry of the Institute of Public Health - Skopje, as well as reports from the Public Health Centers in the Republic of North Macedonia, were used. A descriptive-analytical method was used to analyze and present the results. In 2020, the overall rate of psychosis cases was 134.88 per 100,000 population. In 2023, the rate doubled to 299.3 per 100,000 population. In 2023, the rate doubled to 299.3 per 100,000 inhabitants. The largest number of cases for the entire period was diagnosed in the population aged 45-54 years (3935). There are also regional differences, with the most cases documented in the Skopje (1462) and Pelagonia regions (1287). Conclusion: The trend of people suffering from psychosis in our country is continuously increasing. The most affected by this disease are males and the adult population. The results demonstrate the importance of early detection and targeted interventions to address the prevalence of psychosis across different population groups.