Suicidal acts reported at a teaching hospital in Manipur

Elangbam, Vijaya; Singh, Akoijam Brogen; Devi, K Shantibala; Devi, Lakshmi

doi:10.4103/0970-0218.58400

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“…Male subjects constituted 54.6% and female subjects 45.4% of the total study subject, which gave a male-to-female professionals and semiprofessionals constitute less number of suicides and attempted suicides in this study. The findings of this study are in agreement with the findings [5,6,8] that conclude that low level of education is an important risk factor for suicidal attempt. Low education, less income levels, belonging to unorganized labor sector in the middle of a burgeoning private industrial growth, and globalization place a large number of individuals at a high risk of economic insecurity and suicidal behavior.…”

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“…Low education, less income levels, belonging to unorganized labor sector in the middle of a burgeoning private industrial growth, and globalization place a large number of individuals at a high risk of economic insecurity and suicidal behavior. [6,12,9] Majority of the attempters in this study were from nuclear families and were married. The more demanding nature of nuclear families, coupled with stress and strains, adds fuel to the fire.…”

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“…Similar observations were reported by many studies. [5,6,8,10,12] Family problems were the major causes for attempting suicides. Subjects' financial problems, unemployment, academic failure, and love failure were other causes.…”

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“…This was in accordance with studies conducted in Davengere in Karnataka and Manipur. [5,6] Studies done with respect to the peak occurrence of suicidal attempts had shown increased incidence in the second and third decades of life. These findings confirm that attempted suicides are rising rapidly among the youths.…”

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“…[5,8,9] In this study, majority of the suicidal attempters were Hindus by religion, which was in accordance with other studies conducted in India. [5,6,10] Religion has long been regarded as an important factor in suicide and attempted suicide. Because studies in India were conducted in Hindu-dominated areas, it is difficult to interpret the religious aspect of the suicidal attempt.…”

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A cross-sectional study of suicidal attempts admitted in a rural tertiary-care hospital, Mandya, Karnataka

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2016

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Background: Suicide is one of the most serious social and public health problems in the world. Around 800,000 people expire owing to suicide every year. Yet, these deaths are preventable. In India, suicide is one among the top 10 major causes of death, with a rate of 9.74 per one lakh population. Objective: To study the sociodemographic characteristics of persons admitted with suicidal attempts and to find out the factors associated with it. Materials and Methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out at Adichunchanagiri Hospital and Research Center, a rural tertiary-care hospital, Mandya, Karnataka during the period between July 2014 and January 2015. All persons, both male and female subjects, admitted to emergency wards were owing to suicidal attempts during the study period. A total of 196 patients were included in the study. Data were collected by using semistructured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software version, 20.0. Results were presented using percentages and proportions. The c 2-test was applied to find the association between different parameters. Result: There were totally 196 suicidal attempts common among male subjects (54.6%) and in the second decade (46.4%). Most of them were married (55.1%) and from lower socioeconomic class (68.9%). The most common mode of attempting suicide was by organophosphorus compounds (OPCs) ingestion (46.4%), and the common factors were family problems (50.5%), followed by financial problems (19.4%). A significant association was found between male alcoholic attempters and ingestion of OPCs (p < 0.02). Conclusion: The factors associated with suicidal attempts were family problems, low socioeconomic status, and alcoholism. Most of them are preventable and controllable.

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Andrade

2012

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Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young adults worldwide. There is a growing recognition that prevention strategies need to be tailored to the region-specific demographics of a country and to be implemented in a culturally-sensitive manner. This review explores the historical, epidemiological and demographic factors of suicide in India and examines the strategies aimed at the prevention of suicide. There has been an increase in the rates of suicide in India over the years, although trends of both increases and decline in suicide rates have been present. Distinct from global demographic risk factors, In India, marital status is not necessarily protective and the female: male ratio in the rate of suicide is higher. The motives and modes of suicide are also distinct from western countries. Preventive strategies implemented at a community level and identifying vulnerable individuals maybe more effective than global strategies.

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Suicidal acts reported at a teaching hospital in Manipur

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A cross-sectional study of suicidal attempts admitted in a rural tertiary-care hospital, Mandya, Karnataka

A cross-sectional study of suicidal attempts admitted in a rural tertiary-care hospital, Mandya, Karnataka

Suicide: An Indian perspective

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