The Prevalence of Self-injurious Behavior in Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and hypothesis

In patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD), the lifetime prevalence of self-harm (SH) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is currently uncertain. The primary aim of this review was to provide a synthesis of the existing literature concerning the prevalence of SH/NSSI in individuals with SSD, and individuals at clinical high risk of psychosis (CHR-P). Secondary aims were to investigate methods, severity, and functions of self-injurious behavior in these populations.

Study design

Studies quantifying the prevalence of SH/NSSI in individuals with SSD or at CHR-P were included in this review. MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycInfo were searched for eligible studies June 10, 2022 and systematically screened by two independent reviewers. Risk of bias wa

SUBMITTER: Lorentzen EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11206068 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature