Dhat Syndrome: Sexual Behaviour and Psychiatric Comorbidity

Dhat Syndrome: Sexual Behaviour and Psychiatric ComorbidityOriginal Research ArticleTitle: Dhat syndrome and its association with sexual behavior and pyschiatric comorbidities in Indian malesSahu R.N, MD (Psychiatry), Head and Professor,Co- Authors:Sharma V K, MD, WHO Fellow (USA), Head and Professor, Department of Medicine Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaAshutosh Kumar, Lecturer, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaChintan Bavishi, Lecturer, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, IndiaBalaji More, Assistant Professor, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, MaharashtraTitle: Dhat syndrome and its association with symptoms, sexual behavior and comorbidities in Indian male patients Abstract:The Context (Background): Dhat syndrome is often taken as culture bound syndrome of Indian subcontinent. There are many misconceptions which form base of symptoms and comorbidities.Aims: Dhat syndrome is reported on basis of self diagnosis. The study aims to study associated symptoms, sexual behavior and comorbidities in Indian population.