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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Violence, self-harm, victimisation and homelessness in patients admitted to an acute inpatient unit in South Australia |
Author: | Ash, D. Galletly, C. Haynes, J. Braben, P. |
Citation: | International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2003; 49(2):112-118 |
Publisher: | Avenue Publishing Company |
Issue Date: | 2003 |
ISSN: | 0020-7640 1741-2854 |
Statement of Responsibility: | David Ash, John Haynes, Peter Braben, and Cherrie Galletly |
Abstract: | Objectives: To measure the incidence of traumatic and potentially socially disruptive events prior to admission to a psychiatric hospital. Method: One hundred and nineteen patients were interviewed and further information was obtained from case notes. Data were collected concerning rates of violence, self-harm, threats of violence or self-harm, physical assault and homelessness. Results: The patients' mean age was 35 years, 70% were male and 77% were currently single. More than half were legally detained. The most common diagnoses were substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia and related psychoses and mood disorders. Eighteen per cent of patients were physically violent at the time of admission. They were more likely to have a diagnosis of substance abuse. Significantly more men (30%) than women (8%) made threats of violence. Eighteen per cent of patients had physically harmed themselves. Significantly more women (70%) than men (40%) had threatened to harm themselves. Eight per cent of patients had been physically assaulted prior to admission. Twenty-seven per cent of patients were homeless. Conclusion: These patients were severely disabled with high rates of comorbidity. Socially disruptive behaviours were common, and almost a quarter of the patients were homeless. This study highlights the need for development of targeted services in the community. |
Keywords: | Humans Substance-Related Disorders Acute Disease Self-Injurious Behavior Schizophrenia Schizophrenic Psychology Comorbidity Violence Adolescent Adult Middle Aged Crime Victims Inpatients South Australia Female Male Ill-Housed Persons |
Description: | International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Vol. 49, No. 2, 112-118 © 2003 SAGE Publications |
DOI: | 10.1177/0020764003049002004 |
Published version: | http://isp.sagepub.com/cgi/content/refs/49/2/112 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Psychiatry publications |
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