Original Article

대한불안의학회지 (20권2호 49-53)

Association of Suicidal Attempts and Violence With Clinical Symptoms in Schizophrenia

조현병 환자에서 자살 시도 및 폭력성과 임상 증상과의 관련성

Chan-Hyung Kim1 , Jin Yong Jun2 , and Min-Seong Koo3

1 Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, 2 Department of Psychiatry, Ulsan University Hosptial, Ulsan, 3 Department of Psychiatry, International St. Mary Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University, Incheon, Korea

Abstract

Objectives : To evaluate the association between suicidality with violent hostility and psychopathology in schizophrenia.

Methods : Seventy nine schizophrenic patients were interviewed and evaluated regarding their psychopathology with Positive and Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS). Suicidal attempt number, suicidality (ideation, plan or attempts), and hostility with violent acts in patients were also investigated.

Results : In schizophrenic patients, suicidal attempts were significantly correlated with positive symptoms (r=0.336, p=0.002) and general symptoms (r=0.26, p=0.021). Their suicidality was also significantly correlated with all psychopathology (p=0.000). In addition, their hostility was associated with psychopathology, especially in those with positive symptoms (r=0.29, p=0.01).

Conclusions : Suicidal attempts and violent behaviors showed association with psychopathology in schizophrenia. This suggests that symptoms of schizophrenia need to be treated as early as possible. (Anxiety and Mood 2024;20(2):49-53)

Keywords

Schizophrenia; Suicidal attempts; Violence; Psychopathology.

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