Citation

Ismaili Shahroudi Moqaddam Z, Saberi Isfeedvajani M. Hosp. Pract. Res. 2019; 4(4): 139-141.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences with cooperation of Iranian Health Management Association (IHMA).)

DOI

10.15171/hpr.2019.28

PMID

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Suicide is a major challenge to public health worldwide, and self-inflicted burn is one of the most violent suicide methods.

Case Presentation: In this case, a self-inflicted hot oil burn in a male with schizotypal personality and major depressive disorder is reported.

Conclusion: Psychiatric disorders, marital problems, and economic poverty are mentioned as risk factors for self-inflicted burn. Thus, these risk factors should be considered in the management of self-inflicted burn patients.

Language: en