Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology
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Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol · Oct 2009
Comparative StudyDetecting and predicting self-harm behaviour in prisoners: a prospective psychometric analysis of three instruments.
Research has revealed high levels of suicide and self-harm within young adult prisoners, but many studies have not considered the applicability and validity of its measurement for both male and female prisoners. Previous studies have focused on retrospective evaluations of instruments which are not useful evidence in informing clinical practice and decision making. ⋯ Screening for self-harm and suicidal behaviour in young prisoners has generated a range of cut off points for the identification of those at risk. These serve as a bench mark for service planners and practitioners.