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Citation
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Jamali R, Bozorg B, Owliaei H, Bidaki R, Bashardoost N, Keinia S. Ghana Med. J. 2022; 56(2): 127-131. |
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Abstract
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OBJECTIVE: Stress and life changes such as ageing, spouse's death, divorce, marriage, job loss, retirement, illness, interpersonal relationships and a history of suicide ideation or attempt may be considered risk factors for suicide attempts. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between stress and suicide.
DESIGN: Case-controlled and retrospective study. PARTICIPANTS: Patients referred to the Emergency Poisoning Unit of Yazd, were used as a case group and other admitted patients with various plans and etiologies were a control group, matched on age, gender, marital status and place of residence. SETTINGS: Patients were asked to fill out a questionnaire including age, gender, economic status, marital status, place of residence, a background of suicide, and history of family members' suicide as well as the Holmes-Rahe scale. SPSS 16, chi-square and t-test were used for analyzing data.
RESULTS: Comparing the Holmes-Rahe stress scale's scores of the case group (312.9±84.60) and control group (224.62±85.57) showed a significant statistical difference (P<0.0001). Regarding stress intensity, the score in the case group showed 6% mild stress, 40% moderate stress, 54% severe stress, and in the control group, 13%, 61% and 26%, respectively. Holmes-Rahe stress scale score of stress intensity showed a significant statistical difference between groups (P<0.0001).
CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that stress was associated with increased suicide attempts. FUNDING: None declared.
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