SUICIDE ATTEMPTS AND RELATED RISK FACTORS IN PATIENTS ADMITTED TO TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN SOUTH INDIA
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 25
Abstract
BACKGROUND In India, the number of suicides and attempted suicides have increased significantly. Moreover, the suicide attempt rates are found to be higher than rates for completed suicides. Therefore, present study aimed to investigate the socio-demographic characteristics and suicide data on attempted suicides. MATERIALS AND METHODS 75 cases of attempted suicide individuals admitted to MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, when declared medically/surgically stable and referred to Psychiatry Department, were recruited for the study. Detailed interview with the patient was conducted and information obtained was compiled in a specially designed proforma. RESULTS Majority of the subjects were aged less than 30 years (77.3%), females (66.7%), married (56%), educated only up to high school or less (70.7%), were Hindus (90.7%) and from nuclear family (73.3%). Housewives (30.7%) and farmers (21.35%) were the common occupational groups. Significant past and family history of suicidal behaviour, psychiatric and physical illness was present. Most attempts took place at patient’s house (78.7%). Organophosphorus compound poisoning was the most common method of attempt (38.7%) with interpersonal problems in the family (38.7%) as the most common precipitating factor. CONCLUSION In conclusion young adults, females with low socio-economic and educational status, having significant past and family history of suicidal behaviour and psychiatric illnesses were at increased risk of suicide attempt. High intent among suicide attempters was associated with high hopelessness score and presence of current psychiatric illness. Also, high hopelessness score was associated with presence of current psychiatric illness.
Authors and Affiliations
Sumanth Tarikere Parameshwaraiah, Shivananda Manohar, Kuppuswami Thiagarajan
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