Citation

Karbeyaz K, Akkaya H, Balçi Y, Urazel B. Noro Psikiyatr Ars 2014; 51(3): 275-279.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Turk Noro-Psikiyatri Derneginin Yayin Organidir)

DOI

10.4274/npa.y7000

PMID

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: It is estimated that a million people around the world die by suicide each year. It has been reported that a note was left in 5%-43% of the suicides. In this study, it we aimed to evaluate and discuss suicide notes in our city which is situated in Western Anatolia and where several universities are located.; Method: All forensic deaths in Eskişehir in 10-year period between 2001 and 2011 were evaluated. Forensic investigation files were assessed. After investigation, Out of 399 cases, 168 (42.1%) cases, who were determined to have left a suicide letter, telephone message (sms) or message via social network sites, were included in the scope of the study.; Results: It was found that 95 (56.5%) of all cases had left a suicide letter, 69 (41.1%) cases had sent a telephone message to a person or more than one person, 4 (2.4%) cases had written notes about suicide and death in social networking sites.; Conclusion: A suicide note is an important finding in suicide cases to clarify the case. However, the note should be confirmed by investigation to be accepted as evidence. © 2014 Galenos Yayinevi. All rights reserved.

Language: tr

Keywords

human; suicide; Suicide; forensic psychiatry; social network; content analysis; Forensic psychiatry; death; major clinical study; Turkey (republic); Article; Letter; suicide note; text messaging; short message service