Abstract
Background:Obsessive compulsive symptoms in schizophrenia are well recognized but are a less-researched entity. These symptoms have important implications for management and prognosis.Aim:To find out the prevalence of obsessive compulsive symptoms among patients with schizophrenia.Materials and Methods:A total of 90 hospitalized patients with schizophrenia diagnosed according to DCR of ICD-10 criteria were selected for the study. Padua inventory and Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale were applied to find out the prevalence and nature of obsessive compulsive symptoms.Results:It was found that 10% of schizophrenic patients had obsessive compulsive symptoms.Conclusion:Obsessive compulsive symptoms are prevalent in patients with schizophrenia. The presence of comorbidity should be explored for adequate management.
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