Citation

Alizadeh NS, Afkhamzadeh A, Mohsenpour B, Salehian B, Shamsalizadeh N. Majallahi Danishgahi Ulumi Pizishkii Mazandaran 2011; 20(81): 61-67.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences)

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Abstract

Background and purpose: Suicide is an important problem and its prevention is a worldwide priority. Previous suicide attempt is the most anticipator of death following complete suicide. Evaluation of intention to die as a major factor in severity of suicide attempt can be useful in suicide prevention programs.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out on163 patients with suicide attempt by poisoning who were admitted in Sanandaj hospitals in 2008. Descriptive and interpretative analyses including Chi-square test were performed for data analysis using SPSS software.

RESULTS: There was a significant relationship between age, history of previous suicide attempt, education and planed suicide with intention to die. No significant relationship was found between gender, marital status, notification of attempt and the suicide method with intention to die.

CONCLUSION: As the majority of suicide attempters thought that they will be dead afterwards, suicide attempt by poisoning should be considered as a serious problem. More attention should be paid to all suicide attempters specialty those who have older age, lower education level, a history of previous suicide attempt and planned suicide.

Language: en

Keywords

human; gender; Suicide; Poisoning; education; suicide attempt; intoxication; death; article; major clinical study; marriage; hospital admission; cross-sectional study; data analysis; chi square test; data analysis software; Intention to die