摘要
Background: In most societies, homicide or murder is a crime that often leads to imprisonment. Studies around the world have sometimes found cases of mental illness (schizophrenia spectrum disorders) as an explanation for some homicides. The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with homicide in the Togolese context. Methods: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study of pre-trial psychiatric expertise reports from January 31<sup>st</sup>, 2019 to January 30<sup>th</sup>, 2022. Results: Out of 704 defendants appraised, 206 (29.3%) had committed homicide. Males accounted for 91.7% of Homicide defendants (HD). Their average age was 31.6 ± 12.2 years, with extremes of 16 and 74 years. Factors associated with homicide were female gender, age between 30 and 45 years, married or cohabiting status and occupation as a farmer/fisherman/breeder. Psychoactive substance use (PAS), mental illness and psychiatric history were not associated with homicide. Conclusion: Preventing delinquency and interpersonal conflict, and promoting social cohesion, could significantly reduce homicides in Togo.
Background: In most societies, homicide or murder is a crime that often leads to imprisonment. Studies around the world have sometimes found cases of mental illness (schizophrenia spectrum disorders) as an explanation for some homicides. The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with homicide in the Togolese context. Methods: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study of pre-trial psychiatric expertise reports from January 31<sup>st</sup>, 2019 to January 30<sup>th</sup>, 2022. Results: Out of 704 defendants appraised, 206 (29.3%) had committed homicide. Males accounted for 91.7% of Homicide defendants (HD). Their average age was 31.6 ± 12.2 years, with extremes of 16 and 74 years. Factors associated with homicide were female gender, age between 30 and 45 years, married or cohabiting status and occupation as a farmer/fisherman/breeder. Psychoactive substance use (PAS), mental illness and psychiatric history were not associated with homicide. Conclusion: Preventing delinquency and interpersonal conflict, and promoting social cohesion, could significantly reduce homicides in Togo.
作者
Saliou Salifou
Yawo Apélété Agbobli
Daméga Wenkourama
Sonia Kanekatoua
Gnargonna Bawi
Charfoundine Affo
Kolou Simliwa Dassa
Saliou Salifou;Yawo Apélété Agbobli;Daméga Wenkourama;Sonia Kanekatoua;Gnargonna Bawi;Charfoundine Affo;Kolou Simliwa Dassa(Université de Lomé, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Clinique Universitaire de Psychiatrie et de Psychologie Médicale, CHU Sylvanus Olympio-Lomé, Hô,pital Psychiatrique de Zébé-Aného, Togo;Université de Lomé, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Service de Médecine Légale, CHU Sylvanus Olympio, Lomé, Togo;Université de Kara, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Service de Psychiatrie, CHU Kara, Togo;Université de Lomé, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Clinique de Psychiatrie et de Psychologie Médicale, CHU Campus, Lomé, Togo;Clinique Médico-Psychiatrique de Lomé, Togo)
