A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SUICIDAL IDEATIONS AND ATTEMPTS BETWEEN PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA AND BIPOLAR DISORDERS
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 61
Abstract
BACKGROUND Suicide in psychiatric illnesses is mostly seen in mood disorders followed by schizophrenia. This study is an attempt to compare the risk factors associated with suicide in bipolar affective disorder and schizophrenia. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was a descriptive comparative study. Thirty patients with schizophrenia and thirty patients with bipolar affective disorder with suicidal ideation and/or suicidal attempts were analysed for their socio-demographic and illness characteristics. RESULTS All the patients had suicidal ideations and there were 16 suicide attempters. There were more illiterates with bipolar disorder. The younger bipolar patients tended to have higher scores for suicidal ideation and intent. The suicidal ideation increased with the level of education (p= 0.027). All patients had depression. All suicidal attempts were associated with severe suicidal ideation. The severity of suicidal ideation increased with the number of previous attempts. CONCLUSION This study justifies the need for regular followup and screening for suicidal ideations in both schizophrenia and bipolar disorders considering the aforementioned factors.
Authors and Affiliations
Nileena Namboodiripad Kakkattu Mana, Saravana Jothi R, Alexander Gnana Durai, Sree Kumar E. J, Mohamed Ilyas Rahamathulla M, Hariharan P, Punithavatad D, Priya Darsdhini R
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