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  • Clinical Psychology
  • Forensic Psychiatry

Background:

  • Gender differences in schizophrenia presentation and biological correlates are known.
  • Research on gender disparities in coercive measures for schizophrenia is limited.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for acute phase treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gender differences in the use of coercive measures for schizophrenia patients during the acute phase.
  • To compare sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioral characteristics between coerced men and women.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-center prospective cohort study involving 291 male and 231 female coerced schizophrenia patients.
  • Data collected from the EUNOMIA project across 12 European countries.
  • Assessment of sociodemographic, clinical, social functioning, and aggressive behavior in patients subjected to seclusion, forced medication, or physical restraint.

Main Results:

  • No sociodemographic or clinical differences between coerced men and women compared to non-coerced populations.
  • Coerced women exhibited worse social functioning than coerced men.
  • Women showed more frequent but less severe aggression; men displayed less frequent but more severe aggression.
  • Forced medication was more common in women; seclusion and physical restraint were more common in men.

Conclusions:

  • A higher threshold for aggressive behavior appears to trigger coercive measures in women.
  • Coerced women presented with diminished social functioning and more severe "excitement/hostile" symptoms.
  • Recommendations for coercive treatment should incorporate gender-specific clinical presentations and behaviors.