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Table 4 Coercive measures used in involuntary treated psychotic patients and the reasons for their use

From: Gender differences in coerced patients with schizophrenia

 

Female

Male

p

N = 231 (%)

N = 291 (%)

Type of coercive measure used

Forced medication

203 (87.9)

218 (74.9)

Χ 2  = 13.871, df = 1, p < .001

Physical restraint

105 (45.5)

193 (66.3)

Χ 2  = 22.892, df = 1, p < .001

Seclusion

6 (2.6)

50 (17.2)

Χ 2  = 28.602, df = 1, p < .001

Total number of coercive measures applied

N = 373

N = 573

Χ 2  = 0.07, df = 1, p = .78

Reasons for the use of coercive measures (chosen)

Prevent acts of violence against her/himself

74 (19.8)

95 (16.6)

Χ 2  = 1.636, df = 1, p = .224

Severe danger or threat for his or her health

117 (31.4)

159 (27.8)

Χ 2  = 1.432, df = 1, p = .242

Inability to care for him-/herself

34 (9.1)

62 (10.8)

Χ 2  = .720, df = 1, p = .441

Prevent acts of violence against others

209 (56.0)

338 (59.0)

Χ 2  = .809, df = 1, p = .382

Prevent acts of violence against property

88 (23.6)

106 (18.5)

Χ 2  = 3.595, df = 1, p = .059

Prevent escape

49 (13.1)

88 (15.4)

Χ 2  = .900, df = 1, p = .347