VALUE OF STUDYING THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE OF SUICIDE ATTEMPT IN PEOPLE ATTENDING HOSPITAL FOLLOWING SUICIDE ATTEMPT
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background It is unclear whether any particular time of the day is Vulnerable for suicide attempts. Suicide attempt is a known risk factor for future completed suicide. Aim To investigate the relationship between the time of suicide attempt and the sociodemograpic and illness characteristics of suicide attempters. Method Time of attempt, clinical and demographic data and illness variables of 74 patients presenting to hospital following suicide attempt were analyzed. Results Our results showed 8.a.m. to 11.59 a.m. is the most preferred time of attempt and it is statistically significant. Suicide attempt is significantly more in the day time (between 8 a.m. to 11.59 a.m.). The above time period is significantly associated with place of attempt of the suicide attempters. This is the time period where more young males (20 – 29 years) from rural back ground, married, illiterates and unemployed (significant no. of house wives also) attempt suicide during this time. Depression is the common psychiatric illness and pesticide is the common mode of attempt. More number of cases attempt during the months of August, September and October. Majority of them have experienced more than 5 life events before the attempt. Therefore we conclude that forenoon (8 a.m. to 11.59 a.m.) is the most vulnerable period for attempting suicide. Conclusion The assessment of patients with history of suicide attempt in relation to the time of attempt is beneficial in formulating suicide prevention strategies.
Authors and Affiliations
Srinivasagopalan| Assoicate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Meenakshi Medical College & R.I., Enathur, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India, Corresponding Author email: drsrinivasagopalan1950@gmail.com, Nappinnai| Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, Meenakshi Medical College & R.I., Enathur, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India, Solayappan| Formerly Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Meenakshi Medical College & R.I., Enathur, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP11361
- DOI 10.5958/2319-5886.2015.00027.2
- Views 327
- Downloads 10
THE LEVEL OF PEOPLE'S AWARENESS OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN ARDABIL CITY: A SURVEY BASED STUDY
Introduction: Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease which is characterized by a decrease in bone mass which can lead to increasing the risk of fracture. The present study aimed at assessing the level of people's awareness...
EFFECT OF PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON VERTICAL JUMP HEIGHT IN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYERS: ARANDOMISED CONTROL TRIAL
Background: Plyometric involve high intensity eccentric contraction immediately after a powerful concentric contraction. A vertical leap in basketball also involves rapid & repeated muscle contraction & stretching. Vari...
Comparison the Effect of the Fatigue of Body and Lower Limbs on the Performance and Risk Factors of Lower Limbs In the Women Novice Athletes
The fatigue defined as lack ability of a person to produce required power or the inability to maintain and duration the generated power for doing targeted activity. The effect of fatigue in creating sport injuries and c...
A Comparison between Quality of Life of the Patients under Methadone Maintenance Treatment with and without Alcohol abuse
Alcohol consumption during methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is among the common challenges in the addiction field. It is reported that alcohol overuse is closely related to the peripheral consequences of social hea...
EVALUATION OF RISK FACTORS FOR PRETERM DELIVERY AND CREASY’S RISK SCORING
Background: Preterm birth is a poorly understood domain so it is a one of the most serious problem encountered in case of pregnant women. Because of the incomplete knowledge of biochemical and molecular reasons for pre...