Citation

Paiman MA, Khan MM. Asian J. Psychiatry 2017; 26: 29-31.

Affiliation

Dept. of Psychiatry, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ajp.2017.01.004

PMID

28483086

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Suicide and deliberate self-harm (DSH) are major public health problems globally. There is limited information on suicide and DSH from Afghanistan. AIMS: To review available literature on suicide and DSH in Afghanistan.

METHODS: Using online resources and literature on suicidal behavior (suicide, DSH and suicidal ideation) was searched.

RESULTS: There were only seven published studies identified on suicidal behavior in Afghanistan. Six of these have been published since 2003 and majority has focused on suicidal behavior in women.

CONCLUSIONS: Both DSH and suicide are underreported and understudied subjects in Afghanistan. There is need for more research in this area.

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Language: en

Keywords

Afghanistan; Deliberate self-harm; Self-immolation; Suicide