A study of socio demographic profile of suicidal deaths in women of reproductive age group

Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Forensic Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3

Abstract

Background: Female is the backbone of the family, society, and Nation. The significance of women’s reproductive and nurturing role for health and development is undeniable. Aims and Objectives: To Study Socio Demographic profile of suicidal deaths in women of reproductive age group Methodology: A prospective study of pattern of alleged cases of suicidal deaths in women of reproductive age group was carried out in tertiary care hospital from 1st December 2014 to 30th November 2016. A total 200 cases of suicidal deaths in women of reproductive age group were studied out of 1680 autopsy conducted during the study period. All reproductive age group females (15-44yrs) cases with alleged history of suicide. Result: During two year study duration total 1690 autopsies were conducted, out of which 200 were of female victims of reproductive age group suicidal autopsies constituting 8.45%.Maximum number of victims belonged to age group 20-24 years constituting 31.5%. maximum number of deaths were observed in rural areas 138 (69%) 55% victims were housewives. Maximum number of deaths occurred in married 153 (76.5%). Maximum number of deaths were observed in March (12.5%) and February (11%). Maximum number of deaths were observed in high school 78 (39%). Maximum number of deaths occurred in class four 111 (55.5%). Maximum number of deaths occurred in Hindu 163 (81.5%). Maximum number of deaths occurred in joint family 139 (69.5%). Conclusion: The socio Demographic factors like Education, Rural area of residence, Occupation, Socio Economic status, Hindu religion and Joint were associated with the majority of the suicidal women so the women with these socio demographic background need more support in the for in the form of money by creating job opportunities, education facilities, increasing the age of marriage and psychological counselling if needed.

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Girish Gutte, Shivraj Mane, Chandrakant Dode

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Girish Gutte, Shivraj Mane, Chandrakant Dode (2017). A study of socio demographic profile of suicidal deaths in women of reproductive age group. Medpulse International Journal of Forensic Medicine, 3(3), 31-35. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-259551