Citation

Panigrahi M, Pattnaik JI, Padhy SK, Menon V, Patra S, Rina K, Padhy SS, Patro B. Asian J. Psychiatry 2021; 57: 102560.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102560

PMID

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Our objective was to analyze reports of COVID-19 related suicides (CRS) to identify associated factors with a broader goal to inform management and prevention strategies.

METHODS: We searched scientific literature, government websites and online newspaper reports in English and nine regional languages to identify relevant CRS reports.

RESULTS: A total of 151 CRS reports were retrieved. CRS was more frequently reported among males (80.8%), those whose COVID status was unknown (48.0%), and those in quarantine/isolation (49.0%).

CONCLUSION: The above findings may assist identification of at-risk individuals for COVID-19 related suicidal behavior.

Language: en

Keywords

India; Suicide; Suicide prevention; Asia; COVID-19; Self-Harm