Daily and Monthly Death Pattern an Intentional Self-harm by Hanging, Strangulation and Suffocation in Korea, 2011

Park, Sanghwa; Lim, Dar Oh

doi:10.4332/kjhpa.2013.23.3.260

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“…However, while numerous studies have been conducted to examine other suicide-related topics in Korea, few have focused on suicidal intent in suicide attempters. Furthermore, these studies had limitations in that they studied people who had died by suicide, 10 11 or had a history of attempted suicide, as opposed to current suicide attempters, 12 or that they reported only the demographic and suicide-related behavioral characteristics in suicide attempters. 13 14 15 Moreover, although the Korean government has provided wide-ranging suicide statistics, in-depth data regarding the characteristics of suicide attempters are lacking; therefore, studies examining suicidal intent in suicide attempters are needed to improve the effectiveness of suicide prevention strategies.…”

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Characteristics of High-Intent Suicide Attempters Admitted to Emergency Departments

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Lee

Lee³

et al. 2018

J Korean Med Sci

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BackgroundThe suicide rate in Korea has been the highest among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries since 2003. However, there is a lack of in-depth data regarding the characteristics of suicide attempters. Understanding the intent of suicide attempters will help improve the effectiveness of suicide prevention strategies. Therefore, to provide a resource for developing the necessary interventions, this study aimed to examine the differences in suicide-related and clinical variables according to the strength of suicidal intent.MethodsThe subjects were 328 suicide attempters admitted to emergency departments at 5 university hospitals in Daegu-Gyeongbuk province between 2011 and 2014. We used various scales to examine suicide-related and clinical variables and a structured questionnaire to explore psychosocial characteristics. We evaluated suicidal intent using the Pierce Suicide Intent Scale and a clinician-rated scale that measured suicidal authenticity.ResultsIndividuals with high suicidal intent were significantly older, had higher Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) scores, higher rates of premeditation, and sustained suicidal ideation. Furthermore, suicide methods, timing, and psychiatric treatment histories differed by the strength of subjects' suicidal intent. Moreover, multiple logistic regression showed that depressed mood as a reason for attempting suicide, premeditation, and higher HDRS scores were significantly associated with higher suicidal intent.ConclusionDepression, premeditation, older age, and sustained suicidal ideation were characteristics of individuals with high suicidal intent, and it is necessary to evaluate and monitor these factors to prevent repeated suicide attempts.

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Characteristics of High-Intent Suicide Attempters Admitted to Emergency Departments

Woo

Lee

Lee³

et al. 2018

J Korean Med Sci

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“…일본 [8], 스위스 [9], 러시아 [7], 헝가리 [10], 대한민국 [11]의 연구에서 월요일에 의 도적 자해 빈도가 높고 토요일과 일요일에 낮은 것으로 보고되었다. 그 리고 부활절 [12], 추수감사절 [13], 크리스마스 [13][14][15], 설과 추석 연휴 [11,16] Variation of Deaths by Intentional Self-harm…”

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Weekly Variation of Deaths by Intentional Self-harm by Hanging, Strangulation and Suffocation in Korea, 2010-15

Lim¹,

Park²

2018

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The objective of the study was to analyze the weekly variation of deaths from intentional self-harm by hanging, strangulation and suffocation (HSS: KCD-6 code, X70). Methods: There were 44,794 HSS deaths from the death certificate data (2010-15) of Korea Statistics. For analyzing weekly pattern of HSS deaths, we used the average number of daily HSS deaths and the index of death occurrence (IDO). IDO was calculated as a ratio of the average number of HSS deaths per day of the week to the average number of HSS deaths per day during 6 years. Results: Through 2010-15, the HSS death rate (per 100,000) decreased from 22.1 to 16.3. The HSS death rate was 27.0 in male and 11.1 in female. The HSS death rate by age was 13.0 in aged 20-39 years, 19.4 in aged 40-59 years, and 28.6 in aged 60 years and older. The average number of HSS deaths per day was 20.4 deaths during the period. The daily average of HSS deaths was lower at weekends and holidays than that of weekdays, they have become more concentrated on Monday. On Saturday (17.9 deaths, IDO: 88), the number of HSS death per day was the lowest, and Monday (23.4 deaths, IDO: 115) was the highest. The daily HSS deaths was less likely to occur on holidays (18.0 deaths, IDO: 88). In both gender, all age group and all seasons, the pattern of daily HSS deaths were more prevalent on Monday and were less likely to occur on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. The variations of daily HSS deaths in consecutive holidays (lunar new year's day and Korean thanksgiving day) showed wide fluctuation from a trough deaths (a holiday) to a peak deaths (after a holiday). The daily HSS deaths 4 days after a holiday increased I.5 times in both gender as compared with daily HSS deaths of a holiday. The daily HSS deaths during 4 days after a holiday increased 1.4 times in aged 40-59 years, and 1.9 times in aged 60 years and older than that of a holiday. Conclusions: The daily HSS deaths were more prevalent on Monday and were less likely to occur on Saturday and public holidays. The daily HSS deaths among aged 40-59 and ≥ 60 years increased in the week after consecutive holidays.

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Factors influencing intentional self-harm in Chungcheongbuk Province relative to the Seoul region in the Republic of Korea: a retrospective study

Lee

2024

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Objectives: This study investigated factors influencing intentional self-harm in Chungcheongbuk Province (hereinafter, Chungbuk) compared to Seoul in the Republic of Korea.Methods: Raw data from the Discharge In-depth Injury Survey conducted by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency were utilized. From 2,329,149 cases recorded over 9 years (2013–2021), 911 were identified as intentional self-harm cases (248 from Chungbuk and 633 from Seoul). We analyzed the differences in and influencing factors of intentional self-harm in Chungbuk relative to Seoul using the independent sample t-test, chi-square test, and binomial logistic regression analysis.Results: Intentional self-harm was found to be 1.232 times more prevalent among females than males (p<0.05); 2.327 times more prevalent among middle-aged and older adults, ages 50 to 64, compared to those under 50 years old (p<0.01); 8.603 times more prevalent among those using hospitals with fewer than 500 beds compared to those with 500 beds or more (p<0.001); 2.412 times more prevalent among individuals using hospitals in different regions compared to those within the same region (p<0.01); 2.217 times more prevalent among those attempting intentional self-harm during daily activities compared to other specified activities (p<0.01); and 6.987 times more prevalent among those using pesticides or herbicides compared to other poisons (p<0.001) in Chungbuk relative to Seoul.Conclusion: In the Chungbuk region, intentional self-harm prevention programs should be implemented, specifically targeting women, particularly those aged 50 to 64. Additionally, due to the high incidence of intentional self-harm involving pesticides or herbicides in Chungbuk, these substances should be stringently monitored to restrict access.

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Daily and Monthly Death Pattern an Intentional Self-harm by Hanging, Strangulation and Suffocation in Korea, 2011

Cited by 4 publications

References 25 publications

Characteristics of High-Intent Suicide Attempters Admitted to Emergency Departments

Characteristics of High-Intent Suicide Attempters Admitted to Emergency Departments

Weekly Variation of Deaths by Intentional Self-harm by Hanging, Strangulation and Suffocation in Korea, 2010-15

Factors influencing intentional self-harm in Chungcheongbuk Province relative to the Seoul region in the Republic of Korea: a retrospective study

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