Violence and violent victimization in people with severe mental illness in a rural low-income country setting: A comparative cross-sectional community study

Tsigebrhan, Ruth; Shibre, Teshome; Medhin, Girmay; Fekadu, Abebaw; Hanlon, Charlotte

doi:10.1016/j.schres.2013.10.032

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“…One study from Ethiopia reported that lifetime sexual violence exposure (but not 12 months') was more common in persons with SMI than in controls. 35 However, results in that study were not stratified by gender and, furthermore, no distinction was made between partner and nonpartner violence. Other studies in resourcepoor settings have not used a control group.…”

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“…25 Furthermore, we are aware of only 1 study reporting data on sexual violence against persons with SMI in subSaharan Africa (Ethiopia). 35 This study suggested that sexual violence against persons with SMI may be common, but results were not stratified by gender, and, furthermore, differentiation was not made between sexual violence by partners and by nonpartners.…”

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Sexual Risk Behavior, Sexual Violence, and HIV in Persons With Severe Mental Illness in Uganda: Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study and National Comparison Data

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Sexual Risk Behavior, Sexual Violence, and HIV in Persons With Severe Mental Illness in Uganda: Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study and National Comparison Data

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“…Stigmatization of mental illness can decrease the use of resources [24] and help-seeking behaviors [19], and increase the risk of violent victimization [25]. Strategies to reduce stigmatization may involve public education and involving the community in mental health care [7] which can be done through advocacy efforts and better media coverage of mental health issues [26].…”

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Public health professionals’ perceptions of mental health services in Equatorial Guinea, Central-West Africa

Reuter¹,

McGinnis²,

Reuter³

2016

Pan Afr Med J

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IntroductionMental health disorders constitute 13% of global disease burden, the impacts of which are disproportionality felt in sub-Saharan Africa. Equatorial Guinea, located in Central-West Africa, has the highest per-capita investment in healthcare on the African continent, but only two studies have discussed mental health issues in the country and none of have examined the perspective of professionals working in the field. The purpose of this study was to gain a preliminary understanding of Equatoguinean health care professionals' perspectives on the mental health care system.MethodsNine adult participants (directors or program managers) were interviewed in July 2013 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea from government agencies, aid organizations, hospitals, and pharmacies. Interviews were designed to collect broad information about the mental healthcare system in Equatorial Guinea including the professionals' perspectives and access to resources. This research was reviewed and approved by an ethical oversight committee.ResultsAll individuals interviewed indicated that the mental health system does not currently meet the needs of the community. Professionals cited infrastructural capacity, stigmatization, and a lack of other resources (training programs, knowledgeable staff, medications, data) as key factors that limit the effectiveness of mental healthcare.ConclusionThis study provides a preliminary understanding of the existing mental health care needs in the country, highlighting opportunities for enhanced healthcare services.

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“…But this risk is only moderately elevated, especially when substance use or abuse is involved (Walsh et al, 2002;Corrigan and Watson, 2005;Fazel et al, 2009;Fleischman et al, 2014). Furthermore, persons with mental illness are more likely to be victims of violence than to victimize others (Desmarais et al, 2014;Tsigebrhan et al, 2014). In addition, the proportion of violent crimes committed by persons with mental illness is very low, and of those who engage in violence, more than half direct violence toward family members, not strangers (Arboleda-Florez et al, 1998;Steadman et al, 1998;Angermeyer, 2000;Desmarais et al, 2014;Imai et al, 2014).…”

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Factors related to physical violence experienced by parents of persons with schizophrenia in Japan

Kageyama

Solomon

Kita

et al. 2016

Psychiatry Research

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Most violence by patients with mental illness is perpetuated against family members rather than the general public. However, there is insufficient research to reach a consensus on factors related to family violence for this population. Thus, the current study aimed to clarify factors related to physical violence by patients with schizophrenia towards their parents in Japan. A self-administrated survey was distributed through family groups to families with a relative with a psychiatric disorder. Questionnaires completed by 400 parents of patients with schizophrenia were analyzed. Of the 400 parents, almost two-thirds experienced "no physical violence" and close to one-third experienced "physical violence" during the past year. Results of a mixed-effects logistic regression revealed that physical violence was significantly related to the patients' gender (female rather than male), multiple patient hospitalizations (3 or more times as compared to never hospitalized), low annual household income (less than US$20K as compared to over US$40K), and higher hostility and criticism of family interactions. Family violence maybe reduced through education on communication strategies for both parents and patients.

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Violence and violent victimization in people with severe mental illness in a rural low-income country setting: A comparative cross-sectional community study

Cited by 50 publications

References 39 publications

Sexual Risk Behavior, Sexual Violence, and HIV in Persons With Severe Mental Illness in Uganda: Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study and National Comparison Data

Sexual Risk Behavior, Sexual Violence, and HIV in Persons With Severe Mental Illness in Uganda: Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study and National Comparison Data

Public health professionals’ perceptions of mental health services in Equatorial Guinea, Central-West Africa

Factors related to physical violence experienced by parents of persons with schizophrenia in Japan

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