The reality of Munchausen syndrome by delegation in the Algerian society -A Field Study on the province of Oum El Bouaghi -

Abstract

The theoretical study aims to identify Munchausen's syndrome by delegation and simulating its diagnosis, considering that it is a new term in psychology and victimology, and also to identify it in field by conducting an interview with specialists in the fields of psychology, mental health and medicine, to ask them about their knowledge of this syndrome in theory and practice ; and the extent of its knowledge and presence in the Algerian society. The results were as follows: - Lack of knowledge of the syndrome by the majority of specialists, except some university professors specializing in clinical psychology who showed familiarity with the term - According to the professional practice of specialists, there are no cases of this syndrome in the Algerian society, and according to the sample study, there is a lack of knowledge by the community.