Citation

Chandrasekaran R, Gnanaselane J. Hong Kong J. Psychiatry 2005; 15(4): 118-121+140.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was to assess the correlates of suicidal intent of subjects in a South Indian population following their first suicide attempt.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: The sample subjects were selected from those who were admitted to emergency medical services of a tertiary care hospital. The study was conducted for a period of 1 year. The study protocol involved the use of standardised criteria and instruments to conduct the interview.

RESULTS: Gender, marital status, and employment status had no significant impact on suicidal intent. Age and the presence of a mental disorder were found to be linked to suicidal intent. Lethality and suicidal intent were also closely related. Hopelessness and depression emerged as the key determinants of suicidal intent.

CONCLUSION: The study confirms the influence of hopelessness and depression on suicide intent in a population culturally different from those in the West. © 2005 Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; standard; suicide; Suicide; female; male; India; lethality; depression; sex difference; suicide attempt; interview; Attempted suicide; hopelessness; article; major clinical study; mental disease; marriage; hospital admission; psychologic assessment; population research; cultural factor; emergency health service; psychometry; follow up; correlation analysis; Follow-up studies; employment status; Indian; tertiary health care