Citation

H. G, M. Mohamadi B, S.m. H, F. S, Y. H, A. J. DENA-Q. J. Yasuj Fac. Nurs. Midwifery 2007; 1(3): 53-60.

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(Copyright © 2007)

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Abstract

Among adolescents, Suicide is the third injuries and 7[th] death causes. Considering young population and suicidal rate increasing, this study is done with the aim to determine the frequency and way of suicidal attempt according to age, sex, marriage situation, education level, etc. This is a descriptive and analytical study. Data was collected through a questionnaire containing demographic and social objects and it was analyzed by SPSS software and X[2] test. Out of 144 cases of suicidal attempt, 42 cases [29.0%] male and 102 [71.0%] were female. Most cases [52.0%] were 15-19 years and 92.0% were educated. Mean age of all cases was 22 +/- 3.7 with range of 13-49. This index for females was 22 +/- 3.4 with range of 13-44 and for males, 23 +/- 3.6 with range of 14-49 years. In this study, females were more than males in all age groups. There was significant difference between married and non-married [p<0.05]. Familial discord is the major risk factor in suicide attempt necessitate the founding of consultation centers for adolescents and youths in order to meet their needs, answer their questions and give them guidance and support. Love-related emotional problems constituted the second most important factor that threatens young people. Thus, they should be persuaded to seek professional help and encouraged to frankly express their feelings to specialist in order to appropriate guidance be provided

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