Citation

Yilmaz TA, Riecher-Rössler A. Neuropsychiatr. 2008; 22(4): 261-267.

Vernacular Title

Suizidversuche in der ersten und zweiten Generation der ImmigrantInnnen aus der

Affiliation

Psychiatrische Abteilung, Universitat Bilim, Istanbul, atarikyilmaz@superonline.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Dustri-Verlag)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19080997

Abstract

To examine the characteristics of suicide attempters among first and second generation immigrants from Turkey living in Basel-City, Switzerland. All immigrants living in Basel City and admitted to the University Hospital of Basel-City, Switzerland, after a suicide attempt, were consecutively examined during a 7-year period (n=70). 35,7% of the suicide attempters were first generation and 64,3% second generation immigrants. Among the first generation the sex ratio female to male was 1,3 and among second generation 3,1. 36,9% of those concerned were at immigration 15 to 19 years of age. 24,1 % of females from first generation and 14,7% of females from second generation mentioned violence in family and partnership as the main problem. Conclusions: Female migrants of 2. generation seem to be at risk with regard to suicidal behavior. Violence seems to be a significant problem in suicidal female immigrants of both generations.

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