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Citation
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Pereira CBM, Bernardinelli FCP, Amorim GC, Moll MF, Amaral EMS, Chavaglia SRR. Revista Enfermagem 2022; 30. |
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Abstract
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OBJECTIVE: to examine associated factors and outcomes of suicide attempt victims treated at a hospital emergency service.
METHOD: this quantitative, longitudinal, retrospective, observational study considered data from 191 medical records of victims of suicide attempts treated between 2013 and 2022 in an emergency unit. The Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) was applied, and descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed.
RESULTS: most of the patients were men, adults, with mental comorbidities, and medication abuse was the most prevalent self-harm mechanism. The great majority had made no previous attempts, survived the event, and were referred to specialized services after hospital discharge.
CONCLUSION: the factors associated with attempted suicide are being male, single, and aged between 18 and 59 years. As for the outcome, those with high APACHE II scores were more likely to die. © 2022, Centro de Estudos da Faculdade de Enfermagem da UERJ. All rights reserved.
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