Risk factors for violent crime in patients with schizophrenia: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The relationship between schizophrenia and violence is heterogeneous and complex. The aim of this study was to explore the characteristics and the potential risk factors for violence crime in patients with schizophrenia.

Methodology

We conducted a retrospective case-control study at the Judicial Psychiatric Identification Unit of Xiangya Second Hospital of Central South University from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2016. The case group included violent offenders diagnosed with schizophrenia, while the control group comprised non-violent individuals with the same diagnosis.

Results

There were 308 individuals in the violent group [subdivided into the homicide group (n = 155) and the intentional injury group (n = 153)] and 139 individuals in

SUBMITTER: Lin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11416098 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature