Prevalence of aggression and associated factors among inpatients with mental illness at tertiary hospitals in Southwestern Uganda

Prevalence of aggression and associated factors among inpatients with mental illness at tertiary hospitals in Southwestern Uganda

Abstract Background In mental health treatment facilities around the world, aggression aimed towards medical personnel and other patients is a serious issue. Types of aggression include; verbal aggression, aggression towards property, self-harm/auto-aggression, and physical aggression. Studies show...

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Main Authors: Badru Kayongo, Godfrey Zari Rukundo, Alain Favina, Samuel Maling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Aggression
Prevalence
Mental disorder
Patient admission
Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-06865-6
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