A systematic review of the co-occurrence of self-harm and aggression: Is dual harm a unique behavioural construct?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dual harm is the co-occurrence of self-harm and aggression during an individual's lifetime. It is unclear whether sufficient evidence exists for dual harm as a unique clinical entity. This systematic review aimed to examine whether there are psychological factors that are uniquely associated with dual harm when compared to those who have engaged in sole harm (self-harm alone, aggression alone) and no harmful behaviours. Our secondary aim was to conduct a critical appraisal of the literature.

Methods

The review searched PsycINFO, PubMed, CINAHL, and EThOS on September 27, 2022, resulting in 31 eligible papers that represented 15,094 individuals. An adapted version of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality was used to assess risk of bias and a narrative sy

SUBMITTER: Shafti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9978485 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature