Association between patterns of biological rhythm and self-harm: evidence from the baoxing youth mental health (BYMH) cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-harm, a severe mental health concern among children and adolescents, has varying global prevalence rates. Previous studies have suggested potential associations between specific behavioral aspects of biological rhythm and self-harm risk in these populations.

Objective

Our study aimed to elucidate the relationship between biological rhythm patterns and the propensity of self-harm among Chinese children and adolescents using the Baoxing Youth Mental Health (BYMH) cohort.

Methods

We included 1883 Chinese children and adolescents from the BYMH cohort. The self-report questions used to assess biological rhythm and self-harm. We applied Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to distinguish patterns of biological rhythms. Logistic regression models were conducted

SUBMITTER: Shan D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10765742 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature