The factor structure of the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11) and correlates of impulsivity among outpatients with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders in Singapore

Abstract Background Impulsivity has been linked to risky behaviours amongst patients with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. However, there is a dearth of studies examining impulsivity amongst this population in Singapore. Moreover, to date, scales to measure impulsivity have not been valid...

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Main Authors: Jue Hua Lau, Anitha Jeyagurunathan, Saleha Shafie, Sherilyn Chang, Ellaisha Samari, Laxman Cetty, Swapna Verma, Charmaine Tang, Mythily Subramaniam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-03870-x