Citation

Gill GS, Goyal A, Gupta H. J. Punj. Acad. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2020; 20(2): 130-134.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Publisher R. K. Gorea)

DOI

10.5958/0974-083X.2020.00n3.2

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Suicide is a complicated health problem and is a leading cause of death in the world. Depression is found to be most common cause of suicide. Suicidal ideation is precursor and predictor of suicide. So study was conducted to assess sociodemographic and clinical profile of depressed patient with suicidal ideation Materials and Methods: A Retrospective study was conducted among 136 depressed patients, which fulfill selection criteria. Socio-demographic variables, psychiatric and medical history of the patients were recorded in semi-structured Performa and were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods.

RESULTS: Suicidal ideation was found in 33.8% of depressed patients. Suicidal ideation was found significantly higher among males and working class subjects. Past history of depression and suicidal ideation, family history of depression were also found significantly associated with prevalence of suicidal ideation.

CONCLUSION: Suicidal ideation was highly prevalent among depressed patients. Being aprecursor of suicide, assessment of its risk factors and treatment can prevent future suicide. © 2020, Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Depression; Suicide; Ideation; Malwa