TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Epidemiology of self - burning in Iranian townships covered by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
JO  - International journal of high risk behaviors and addiction
A1  - Sheikh Fathollahi, Mahmood
A1  - Gorgi, Zeinab
A1  - Vazirinejad, Reza
A1  - Rezaeian, Mohsen
SP  - e67610
EP  - e67610
VL  - 7
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2251-8711
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5812/ijhrba.67610
ID  - ref1
ER  -