Does consanguinity increase the risk of schizophrenia? Study based on primary health care centre visits.

Background Consanguinity has been suggested as a risk factor for the development of schizophrenia in offspring in some Middle Eastern countries. Aim The purpose of this study was to review the frequency, pattern of parental consanguinity, and family history of schizophrenia among schizophrenia patients in Qatar, and to determine their impact on the associated risk factors. Design This is a cross-sectional study which was conducted between January 2009 and December 2010, in the setting of primary health care (PHC) centres of the Supreme Council of Health, State of Qatar.

Maternal complications and neonatal outcome in Arab women of a fast developing country.

Objective: The objective of the study was to examine maternal complications that occur during the third trimester and their neonatal outcome in Arab women residing in Qatar.

Design: This is a prospective hospital-based study.

Setting: The survey was carried out in women's hospital.