Sociodemographic profile and Psychiatric diagnosis in attempted suicide

Kafle, Bikram; Bagale, Yashoda; Dhungana, Manoj

doi:10.3126/jpan.v5i1.18327

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“…dIscussIon This hospital based multi-centered study from the southern region of Nepal replicates findings from the past studies from Nepal which show that majority of the suicide attempts were done by individuals belonging to younger age group, female gender and are homemakers or students. [8][9][10][11][12] However, studies which conducted psychological autopsy of complete suicides registered in the police data, have always found more number of males compared to females. 13,14 In our study sample, many individuals belonged to indigenous or disadvantaged/minority communities, and this has also been highlighted in previous studies as well.…”

Section: Psychosocial and Personality Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…13,14 In our study sample, many individuals belonged to indigenous or disadvantaged/minority communities, and this has also been highlighted in previous studies as well. 10,12 Hence, it will be important to explore vulnerability towards suicide in these specific groups in future studies. In this study, self poisoning with pesticides, (mainly organophosphates) was found to be the most common method of suicide attempts similar to past studies of suicide attempt cases.…”

Section: Psychosocial and Personality Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this study, self poisoning with pesticides, (mainly organophosphates) was found to be the most common method of suicide attempts similar to past studies of suicide attempt cases. [8][9][10][11][12] Contrary to this, hanging has been found to be the commonest method of mortality due to suicide in Nepal. 13,14 The discrepancy in the hospital based and police data could be because hanging cases have higher fatality and these individuals are less likely survive to reach the hospitals and are more likely to be reported to the police.…”

Section: Psychosocial and Personality Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Pattern of Suicide Attempts in Southern Nepal: A Multi-Centered Retrospective Study

Thapaliya¹,

Gupta²,

Tiwari

et al. 2018

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Section: Psychosocial and Personality Factorsmentioning

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Pattern of Suicide Attempts in Southern Nepal: A Multi-Centered Retrospective Study

Thapaliya¹,

Gupta²,

Tiwari

et al. 2018

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“…Bhaktapur, the smallest district of Nepal. Previous studies have found out that suicide is more prevalent in younger age group, females and among homemakers and students [7,[10][11][12][13][14][15]. Women during reproductive age group have been found vulnerable to mental health issues including suicide [14,15].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This was similar to previous studies. [10][11][12] Indigenous group of people are at disadvantage in the community since they face various social hardships such as lower socioeconomic status, poor education less access to social services and other economic opportunities [6]. Moreover, Bhaktapur has higher proportion of indigenous people and this could have probably led to our results.…”

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Profile and Pattern of Suicide Attempts Among Admitted Patients in A Teaching Hospital: A Retrospective Study from Nepal

Shah¹,

Kuppili²,

Maiti³

et al. 2019

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Introduction: Suicide is a global health concern and one of the leading cause of death among young population worldwide, including in Nepal. Research addressing geographic and socio-cultural variation and gender differences is few in Nepalese setting. The current study is aimed to explore socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, patterns and gender differences of suicide attempts among patients admitted in a teaching hospital. Methodology:This was a retrospective study conducted for a year in a teaching hospital in Bhaktapur. It included patients presenting with history of suicidal attempt, seeking in-patient treatment and been evaluated by a psychiatrist.Results: Twenty-six patients were enrolled. Suicide attempts were common in young females belonging to indigenous community.Attempts were predominantly impulsive in nature triggered by mostly psychosocial stressors, interpersonal conflict being the most common, in subjects with underlying psychiatric comorbidities and easy availability of means of suicide such as poisons and medication overdose. Gender difference was present in methods of suicide attempt and attempts made during alcohol intoxication. Majority of patients were first time attempters.Discussion: This study imparts need of studies with robust methodologies to study suicide. Prevention strategies should be tailored to address gender differences, different age-groups, socio-cultural-economic background and psychiatric comorbidities of the population and geographic variations of the community.

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Suicide and deliberate self-harm among women in Nepal: a scoping review

2021

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Background Suicide is a growing public health problem globally. Suicide accounts for 70% of violent deaths among women in low and middle income countries. In Nepal suicide is the single leading cause of death among women of reproductive age. The aim of this scoping review is to explore and understand the various contexts related to vulnerability of Nepalese woman towards suicide and deliberate self-harm. Methods A scoping review based on Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework including a combination of peer-reviewed publications and grey literature was conducted. The National Library of Medicine’s PubMed and Google Scholar search engines were used during July 2019 applying a Boolean search strategy. Results Suicide incidence was found to be higher among younger age group and married women, with poisoning as the most common means of suicide. Psychosocial and economic factors such as abuse, interpersonal conflicts, marital disputes, relationship problems, adjustment problems, unpaid loans and financial losses; and mental health conditions such as mood disorder, adjustment disorder and substance abuse disorder were found to be contributing factors for suicide and deliberate self-harm among women in Nepal. Conclusion Socio-cultural and economic factors shape family and marital relationships which impacts psycho-social and mental wellbeing of women in Nepal inciting suicidal attempts and deliberate self-harm. However, very few studies were found that explore the context of poverty, social exclusion, gender inequality, education, traditional/cultural and patriarchal system in which suicide among women in Nepal occurs.

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Sociodemographic profile and Psychiatric diagnosis in attempted suicide

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

Pattern of Suicide Attempts in Southern Nepal: A Multi-Centered Retrospective Study

Pattern of Suicide Attempts in Southern Nepal: A Multi-Centered Retrospective Study

Profile and Pattern of Suicide Attempts Among Admitted Patients in A Teaching Hospital: A Retrospective Study from Nepal

Suicide and deliberate self-harm among women in Nepal: a scoping review

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