作者: Alejandra Caqueo-Urízar , Guillaume Fond , Alfonso Urzúa , Laurent Boyer , David R. Williams
DOI: 10.1016/J.SCHRES.2016.09.005
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摘要: Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was (i) to assess prevalence Violent Behavior in Schizophrenia (VBS) a sample community-dwelling outpatients three middle-income countries Latin America and (ii) determine clinical socio-demographical risk factors associated with VBS aggression level. Methods included 253 stabilized schizophrenia their principal caregivers from 3 public ambulatory psychiatric care centers Bolivia (N = 83), Chile (N = 85), Peru (N = 85). defined according Overt Aggression Scale (OAS) score level measured by subscore Agitated Corrigan. We collected socio-demographic information data. Multiple linear logistic regressions were performed which variables Results differed statistically between (p Conclusion These results may guide future health policies specifically provide social support rehabilitation patients countries, including psychoeducation more integrated work treating medical team workers.