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Abstract
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Background
There is a high risk of suicidal attempt in patients with psychiatric problems. This risk varies according to the sociodemographic status and clinical presentation. Periodic systematic profiling of suicidal risk factors in developing countries is an established need.
Objectives
The objective was to study the sociodemographic data, psychiatric disorder, precipitating events, mode of attempt and intent of attempt in suicide attempted patients.
Materials and Method
During the 2 years period all referrals were screened for the presence of suicide attempters in consultation liaison services. Those who fulfilled the criteria for suicide attempters were evaluated by using semistructured pro forma containing sociodemographic data, precipitating events, mode of attempt, psychiatric diagnosis by using ICD-10 and intent of the attempt.
Results
Adult age, rural background, house wives and students, unemployed, below matriculation educated were more represented in this study. Gender wise more females represented. More than 80% of all attempters had psychiatric disorder. Majority had a precipitating event prior to suicide attempt. The most common method of attempt was by use of insecticide poison. Many of have moderate intent in the attempt.
Conclusions
Majority of suicide attempter patients had mental illness. Early identification and treatment of these disorders would have prevented morbidity and mortality associated with this
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