@article{ref1,
title="Epidemiology of self - burning in Iranian townships covered by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences",
journal="International journal of high risk behaviors and addiction",
year="2018",
author="Sheikh Fathollahi, Mahmood and Gorgi, Zeinab and Vazirinejad, Reza and Rezaeian, Mohsen",
volume="7",
number="1",
pages="e67610-e67610",
abstract="BACKGROUND:: Self - burning is known as an extremely violent means of suicide. <br><br>OBJECTIVES:: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of self - burning in Iranian townships covered by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences during years 2009 to 2012. <br><br>PATIENTS AND METHODS: This cross - sectional research was performed on 250 self - burning cases and 181 self - burning attempts. Data was collected from the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program Checklist. To analyze the data, the chi - square test and logistic regression model were utilized. <br><br>RESULTS: Most self - burning cases were observed in females (70.4%), married individuals (60.4%), an age group of 15 to 24 years (38%), and rural residents (60.8%). Moreover, the highest and lowest self - burning cases had occurred during spring (31.2%) and fall (17.6%) (P = 0.736). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The findings are indicative of a high occurrence of self - burning among young married females. Therefore, it is vital to provide this at risk group with the necessary prevention programs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2251-8711",
doi="10.5812/ijhrba.67610",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijhrba.67610"
}