Citation

Sylla A, Ndiaye M, Sylla O, Gueye M. Med. Trop. (Mars) 2003; 63(4-5): 539-543.

Vernacular Title

Conduites auto-agressives de l'adolescent Africain.

Affiliation

Service de psychiatrie, CHU de Fann, BP 5097, Dakar, Fann, Sénégal. maindsy@sentoo.sn

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Ecole De Sante)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14763312

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze self-destructive behavior in adolescents in Senegal. Based on four case reports the authors stress the central importance of family breakdown in the process leading to this behavior as opposed to the first descriptions implicating an offense against the honor of the group. The vulnerability of teenagers in the absence of structural initiation is also advanced. Systematic intervention may be recommended in such cases.

Language: fr