Family history in patients with bipolar disorder

Objective: In this study, we aimed to better understand the genetic transmission of bipolar disorder by examining the family history of patients.

Method: 63 bipolar disorder patients and their families are included in this study. The sample was derived from 156 bipolar patients and their family members. An inclusion criterion for the study is the presence of bipolar disorder history in the family. The diagnosis of the other family members is confirmed by analyzing their files and hospital records or calling them to the hospital.

Results: 65 of the patients were female (41.6%) and 91 of them were male (58.3%). (The rate of men/women: 1.40) When analyzing the results in terms of the transition of the disease from the mother’s side or the father’s side, similar result were found. There were 25 patients from the mother’s side and 25 patients from the father’s side in 63 cases.

Conclusion: The findings of our study showed that bipolar disorder could be seen more frequently in men than in women (approximately 1.4 times more) and the rate of the transition from the mother’s side and the father’s side can be similar.