<strong>Introduction:</strong> Zébé Psychiatric Hospital is the only psychiatric hospital able to receive forensic mentally ill patients in Togo. The aim of this study was to describe the socio-d...<strong>Introduction:</strong> Zébé Psychiatric Hospital is the only psychiatric hospital able to receive forensic mentally ill patients in Togo. The aim of this study was to describe the socio-demographic, clinical and forensic aspects of forensic mentally ill patients. <strong>Method:</strong> This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from August 16th to September 16th, 2021 among forensic patients admitted to the Zébé Psychiatric Hospital. <strong>Results:</strong> During the study period, we recorded 28 forensic mentally ill patients. Fifty-seven point one percent (57.1%) of the forensic patients came from rural areas. The mean age of these patients was 37.3 years, and ranged from 13 to 82 years. Males predominated in 96.4% of cases. Primary education represented 39.3% of cases. Single people predominated in 92.9% of cases. They were unemployed in 64.3% of cases. Forty-six point four percent (46.4%) of these patients were using at least one psychoactive substance. Forensic offenses were dominated by murder in 53.6% of cases. The victim was a family member in 53.6% of cases and male in 60.7% of cases. They had schizophrenia spectrum disorders in 78.6% of the cases. Forty-six point four percent (46.4%) of these patients were not responsible for their offences and 82.1% were abandoned by their families. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The information gathered in this study will help to better organize strategies for mental health promotion and prevention of mental illness and crime in the general population.展开更多
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...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.展开更多
文摘<strong>Introduction:</strong> Zébé Psychiatric Hospital is the only psychiatric hospital able to receive forensic mentally ill patients in Togo. The aim of this study was to describe the socio-demographic, clinical and forensic aspects of forensic mentally ill patients. <strong>Method:</strong> This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from August 16th to September 16th, 2021 among forensic patients admitted to the Zébé Psychiatric Hospital. <strong>Results:</strong> During the study period, we recorded 28 forensic mentally ill patients. Fifty-seven point one percent (57.1%) of the forensic patients came from rural areas. The mean age of these patients was 37.3 years, and ranged from 13 to 82 years. Males predominated in 96.4% of cases. Primary education represented 39.3% of cases. Single people predominated in 92.9% of cases. They were unemployed in 64.3% of cases. Forty-six point four percent (46.4%) of these patients were using at least one psychoactive substance. Forensic offenses were dominated by murder in 53.6% of cases. The victim was a family member in 53.6% of cases and male in 60.7% of cases. They had schizophrenia spectrum disorders in 78.6% of the cases. Forty-six point four percent (46.4%) of these patients were not responsible for their offences and 82.1% were abandoned by their families. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The information gathered in this study will help to better organize strategies for mental health promotion and prevention of mental illness and crime in the general population.
文摘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.
