Socio-demographic and Clinical Correlates of Suicide Attempts and Impact on Quality of Life in Schizophrenia Patients
- VernacularTitle:精神分裂症患者自杀企图相关因素及其与生活质量的关系
- Author:
Hui ZHU
;
Yutao XIANG
;
Gabor S. Ungvari
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
schizophrenia, quality of life, suicide attempt
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(6):566-567
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To determine the socio-demographic and clinical correlates of suicide attempts in Chinese schizophrenia outpatients and their impact on patients' quality of life (QOL).Methods Two hundred and fifty eligible subjects were recruited and interviewed using standard instruments. Multiple logistic regression with stepwise method was used.Results The prevalence of suicide attempts was 33.6%. Patients with a history of suicide attempts were more likely to have multiple hospitalizations and poor physical QOL domain. Negative symptoms inversely predicted suicide attempts.Conclusion Suicide attempts could be controlled if more attention is paid on schizophrenia patients with multiple hospitalizations and poor physical QOL domain, which could facilitate the re-entry to community for schizophrenia outpatients in China.
