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https://doi.org/10.24869/spsih.2026.204

Adjustment Disorder – Annual Prevalence Among Patients at the Hadžići Mental Health Center, with an Analysis of Stressors

Gazmend Ljutfiu ; Klinički centar Univerziteta Sarajevo, Bolnička 25, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina *
Lejla Gabela ; Javna ustanova Dom zdravlja Kantona Sarajevo, Vrazova 11, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina
Vesna Huremović ; Univerzitetski klinički centar Tuzla, Trnovac bb, 75000 Tuzla, Bosna i Hercegovina
Almira Drnda ; Klinički centar Univerziteta Sarajevo, Bolnička 25, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina
Amina Lilić ; Javna ustanova Dom zdravlja Kantona Sarajevo, Vrazova 11, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina
Aida Pilav ; Zavod za javno zdravstvo Kantona Sarajevo, Mustafe Pintola 1/ III, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

Adjustment disorder is one of the most frequently
diagnosed mental disorders in clinical practice.
This paper provides basic information about the
disorder, considers scientific and clinical questions
and dilemmas, and analyzes the prevalence
of this disorder among patients at a Community
Mental Health Center in a local community, with
an overview of the most common stressors that
led to the development of the disorder. Aim: To examine the annual prevalence of adjustment disorder
at the Center for Mental Health (CMHC)
Hadžići and to assess the extent to which the results
align with existing evidence from studies on
adjustment disorder. Materials and methods: The
sample included all patients who presented to the
CMHC more than two months after a stressful
event. The sample consisted of all first-time evaluations
by a psychiatrist and psychologist during
2023. All data used in this study were collected
and processed exclusively in accordance with
ethical standards, and no personal data were
misused. Statistical analysis: First, the prevalence
of adjustment disorder was calculated in
relation to the total number of first evaluations,
followed by an analysis of differences in demographic
characteristics—age and sex—and an
analysis of the stressors that contributed to the
development of adjustment disorder. Results: Of
the total number of first evaluations at the Community
Mental Health Center in 2023, which was
651, 115 were diagnosed as adjustment disorder,
or 17.66%. Among the 115 cases of adjustment
disorder, 76 were women (66.09%), and 39 were
men (33.91%). The average age of women was
39.49 years, while the average age of men was
40.93 years. The most common stressful situation
was facing the diagnosis of a serious somatic
illness (34 patients). The second most common
cause was a “work-related situation,” affecting 33
patients. Conclusion: The results indicate that adjustment
disorder is also present among patients
of the Center for Mental Health Hadžići. The
prevalence of adjustment disorder among CMHC
Hadžići patients is equal to its prevalence in the
general population. Given the obtained results, it
can be concluded that this disorder is more prevalent
in women, which is also consistent with findings
in the general population.

Ključne riječi

adjustment disorder; diagnosis; prevalence; stressors; treatment

Hrčak ID:

352330

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/352330

Datum izdavanja:

15.6.2026.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

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