Week 7: A National Study of Violent Behavior in Persons With Schizophrenia Flashcards
What is the primary objective of the study?
To examine the prevalence and correlates of violence among schizophrenia patients living in the community.
How was violence classified in the study?
Violence was classified at two severity levels: minor violence (simple assault without injury or weapon use) and serious violence (assault resulting in injury or involving a lethal weapon, threat with a lethal weapon in hand, or sexual assault).
What was the 6-month prevalence of any violence in the study?
19.1%, with 3.6% of participants reporting serious violent behavior.
What psychotic symptoms increased the risk of violence?
Positive psychotic symptoms such as persecutory ideation increased the risk of minor and serious violence.
Which symptoms were associated with a decreased risk of serious violence?
Negative psychotic symptoms, such as social withdrawal.
What nonclinical factors were associated with minor violence?
Co-occurring substance abuse, interpersonal and social factors.
What factors were associated with serious violence?
Psychotic and depressive symptoms, childhood conduct problems, and victimization.
What was the sample size of the study?
1410 schizophrenia patients.
How were participants recruited?
From 56 sites in the United States, including academic medical centers and community providers.
What method was used to measure violent behavior?
The MacArthur Community Violence Interview.
