Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/29688
Title: Involuntary psychiatric admission in Cyprus: A descriptive correlational study
Authors: Kaikoushi, Katerina 
Nystazaki, Maria 
Chatzittofis, Andeas 
Middleton, Nicos 
Karanikola, Maria 
Major Field of Science: Medical and Health Sciences
Field Category: MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Keywords: Clinical characteristics;Involuntary hospitalization;Psychotic disorder;Socio-demographic characteristics
Issue Date: Oct-2022
Source: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 2022, vol. 40, pp. 32-42
Volume: 40
Start page: 32
End page: 42
Journal: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing 
Abstract: Introduction: Studies on the clinical and socio-demographic characteristics of those involuntarily admitted to psychiatric settings could help professionals and researchers to develop effective, targeted interventions, alternative to compulsory psychiatric care. Aim: The association between socio-demographic and clinical characteristics in adults under involuntary hospitalization for psychiatric treatment in the Republic of Cyprus was assessed. Method: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational study. Data collection was achieved (December 2016 to February 2018) via a census sampling method. Socio-demographic and clinical data of individuals involuntarily admitted to the reference psychiatric hospital of Cyprus with psychotic symptomatology were recorded. Results: The sample encompassed 144 females and 262 males. The most frequent diagnosis was schizophrenia or a relevant psychotic disorder (72.9%). The most frequent cause of admission was “Disorganized behaviour" along with non-adherence to pharmacotherapy (53.7%). Approximately 42.8% of the participants confirmed positive substance use history, which was more frequently reported in males than in females (88.5% vs. 11.5%, respectively, p < 0.001). Additionally, males were more frequently admitted due to Disorganized behaviour with substance use compared to females (31.3% vs. 4.9%, respectively, p < 0.001), while females were more frequently admitted due to d"Disorganized behaviour with non-adherence to pharmacotherapy (70.1% vs. 44.7%, respectively, p < 0.001). Also, males were more frequently involuntarily hospitalized due to suicidal/selfharming behaviour compared to females (12.2% vs. 5.6%, respectively, p = 0.031). Conclusion: Gender differences were noted in relation to clinical characteristics of the participants, highlighting the need for gender-specific interventions to decrease compulsory psychiatric care, including enhancement of adherence to therapy.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/29688
ISSN: 8839417
DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2022.03.013
Rights: Copyright © Elsevier B.V.
Type: Article
Affiliation : Cyprus University of Technology 
University and General Hospital Attikon 
Medical School University of Cyprus 
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed
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