Abstract
Objectives: This study is an exploration of the role of substance use disorder (SUD) and impulsivity in individuals with schizophrenia who are at higher risk of serious violence (SV). Methods: Multiple correspondence analysis and cluster analysis (CA) were performed on a sample of 139 males meeting DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia-spectrum disorders (SSD). Results: Impulsivity was the main dimension differentiating individuals. SUD and SV were strongly linked. CA yielded 4 clusters; one related to serious violence, SUD and a higher incarceration rate. Conclusions: Subgroups of SSD at risk of SV were found. SUD appear to be a major risk factor for SV and incarceration.
| Translated title of the contribution | Schizophrenia and serious violence: A clinical-profile analysis incorporating impulsivity and substance-use disorders |
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| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 65-68 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Psiquiatria Biologica |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Clustering
- Impulsivity
- Schizophrenia
- Serious violence
- Substance use disorders
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health