Prevalence of suicide attempts in individuals with schizophrenia: a meta-analysis of observational studies

2019105 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

Authors

Li Lu · University of Macau

Min Dong · University of Macau

Ling Zhang · Capital Medical University

Xiao-Min Zhu · Soochow University

Gábor S. Ungvári · The University of Western Australia

Chee H. Ng · The University of Melbourne

Gang Wang ·

Abstract

Suicide attempts are common in individuals with schizophrenia, especially those with an early age of onset and living in high-income countries and regions. Regular screening and effective preventive measures should be implemented as part of the clinical care.

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Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Mental Health Treatment and Access Schizophrenia research and treatment

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Published in: Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences

Volume 29, pp. e39-e39

DOI: 10.1017/s2045796019000313

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 7.82

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Prevalence of suicide attempts in individuals with schizophrenia: a meta-analysis of observational studies

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