@article{01J57Z2FX0BBBHN53HJ99DC8NR,
  abstract     = {{Research on gender differences in forensic psychiatric patients under internment in Flanders (Belgium) is limited. Existing studies primarily focus on the general male forensic psychiatric population, often neglecting gender-specific distinctions. This raises concerns about applying theoretical knowledge derived from male offenders to female ones. Hence, understanding gender-specific differences is crucial. This study aimed to identify characteristics that differentiate female from male forensic psychiatric patients. A retrospective record-base analysis of 92 female patients at a medium-security facility in Sint-Jan-Baptist, Zelzate (Belgium) from 2006 to 2022, was conducted. Each female patient was matched with a male counterpart based on birth and year of admission. Gender-specific distinctions were observed, such as a higher prevalence of victimization history and borderline personality disorder in women, and a higher incidence of antisocial personality disorder and prior convictions leading to internment in men. Recommendations for clinical practice, policy and future research based on these findings are discussed.}},
  author       = {{Geusens, Bram and Vander Beken, Tom and Van Wallendael, Kevin and Cappon, Leen}},
  issn         = {{0771-1409}},
  journal      = {{PANOPTICON}},
  keywords     = {{forensic psychiatry,gender differences,characteristics,gender responsive treatment,forensische psychiatrie,genderverschillen,karakteristieken,gender-responsieve behandeling}},
  language     = {{dut}},
  number       = {{4}},
  pages        = {{351--367}},
  title        = {{Genderverschillen in de forensische psychiatrie : een dossierstudie in PC Sint-Jan-Baptist in Zelzate (Vlaanderen)}},
  volume       = {{45}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}