Non-suicidal self-injury in Chinese population: a scoping review of prevalence, method, risk factors and preventive interventions.

ABSTRACT: Non-suicidal self-injury behavior (NSSI) is a serious public health concern that requires immediate attention. Despite the high prevalence of NSSI among the Chinese population, there is a significant gap in research on the comprehensive picture of this field. Therefore, a scoping review was conducted to investigate the prevalence, methods, risk factors, and preventive intervention programs related to NSSI in China. The review found that the estimated lifetime prevalence of NSSI among Chinese youth population is alarmingly high at 24.7% (N = 1,088,433). Common methods of NSSI include scratching, hitting, and biting. Additionally, the review synthesized 249 risk factors based on the biopsychosocial-ecological framework, highlighting the urgent need for intervention. However, only 12 empirica

SUBMITTER: Qu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10485683 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature