Sex differences of the lipid profile, impulsivity and suicidality in psychiatric inpatients DOI Creative Commons

Evanthia Bella,

Vasilios Kafetzopoulos, Andreas Chatzittofis

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: May 19, 2025

Introduction Effective management of suicidality and impulsivity in hospitalized psychiatric patients is vital for improving outcomes ensuring safety. Psychiatric patients, especially those with schizophrenia, exhibit higher tendencies towards aggressive suicidal behaviours. This study aims to explore sex-specific associations between lipid profiles, impulsivity, among inpatients. Methods A total 158 inpatients (92 men 66 women) were assessed using the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Karolinska Interpersonal Violence Scale. Serum levels (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL) obtained from fasting blood samples. Results Among men, cholesterol LDL positively correlated (LDL BIS-11 score: rho = .308, p .006). In women, HDL was associated lower (HDL lifetime suicide attempt frequency: –.374, .021). Regression confirmed predicts (R squared .265, .031), HDL, age, BMI explain 52 percent variance women .523, .0006). Conclusion Elevated may indicate while low suggests risk women. Lipid monitoring could enhance assessment care.

Language: Английский

Sex differences of the lipid profile, impulsivity and suicidality in psychiatric inpatients DOI Creative Commons

Evanthia Bella,

Vasilios Kafetzopoulos, Andreas Chatzittofis

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: May 19, 2025

Introduction Effective management of suicidality and impulsivity in hospitalized psychiatric patients is vital for improving outcomes ensuring safety. Psychiatric patients, especially those with schizophrenia, exhibit higher tendencies towards aggressive suicidal behaviours. This study aims to explore sex-specific associations between lipid profiles, impulsivity, among inpatients. Methods A total 158 inpatients (92 men 66 women) were assessed using the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Karolinska Interpersonal Violence Scale. Serum levels (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL) obtained from fasting blood samples. Results Among men, cholesterol LDL positively correlated (LDL BIS-11 score: rho = .308, p .006). In women, HDL was associated lower (HDL lifetime suicide attempt frequency: –.374, .021). Regression confirmed predicts (R squared .265, .031), HDL, age, BMI explain 52 percent variance women .523, .0006). Conclusion Elevated may indicate while low suggests risk women. Lipid monitoring could enhance assessment care.

Language: Английский

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