El papel de los factores precipitantes, los estresores y la violencia en la conducta e ideación suicida: diferencias en función del motivo de consulta y el sexo

Villahoz, Laura Broco; Sanz, Ma Teresa Rosique; Carpio, Cristina Fernández; García, Carmen Aldara Carrajo; Alhambra, Rebecca Domínguez; Usaola, Cristina Polo

doi:10.5093/cc2023a3

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“…A study conducted in Spain suggests that the most common triggers for suicidal behavior are related to problems within couples and families. In both cases, arguments are a frequent factor, with women being more likely to exhibit suicidal behavior [14]. The WHO has formulated the 'LIVE LIFE' Guide to counter suicide through measures like the early detection of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, monitoring individuals at risk, and imparting socioemotional skill education from adolescence [15].…”

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Self-Harm Attempts Observed in a Hospital Emergency Department

Fernández-Martínez,

Barros-Martínez,

Martínez-Fernández

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Suicide is a significant public health concern, with one million lives lost to it every year. Suicidal ideation and attempts are markers of high risk. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative psychological impact on the population. This study aims to describe and analyze the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of patients who have received medical attention for self-harm attempts in a hospital emergency department, comparing the period before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a descriptive, retrospective study that collected data from medical records of patients who received care for self-harm attempts in the emergency department. The data included cases from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022. In total, 529 cases of self-harm attempts were identified, of which 62.8% were female. The number of post-pandemic self-harm attempts significantly increased compared to the period before the pandemic. The most used method for self-harm was medication ingestion. This study revealed that over one-third of the participants had previously attempted suicide. Most self-harm attempts were made by women in the 10–20 or 41–50 age groups, with a history of psychiatric illness and multiple medications. The study results also highlighted an increase in self-harm attempts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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confidence: 99%