Risk Factors of Suicide among Patients Admitted with Suicide Attempt in Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur.
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2016-10
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Background: More than one lakh lives are lost every year due to suicide in India. In the last three decades (from
1975 to 2005), the suicide rate has increased by 43%. Jamshedpur is an Industrial town, which is rapidly growing and
having population with mixed cultural background. Recently, there has been increasing trend in a number of suicide
attempt across various age groups; there are around 300 cases of suicide attempt admitted to Tata Main Hospital
each year. Objective: To study the risk factors associated with suicide attempts. Methods: The study was carried
out in the Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur. Over a period of 6 months, we gathered data of 101 suicide attempters
referred from medical, surgical departments and casualties and taken up for the study. Data were collected on specific
pro forma was prepared to collect various others risk factors. Results: More number of female patients compared to
male, younger age, lower‑middle income group, urban background, school educated, and unemployed were more
represented in this study. In 70% of patients, psychiatric disorder was found, but few among them had prior treatment.
Increased family conflicts, marital problems, financial difficulties, and perceived humiliations are some of the risk factors.
Conclusion: The early identification and treatment of vulnerable populations with risk factors for suicide across the
lifespan will help in planning and implementing strategies for prevention.
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Risk factors, suicidal intent, suicide
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Sahoo Manoj Kumar, Biswas Harshita, Agarwal Sanjay Kumar. Risk Factors of Suicide among Patients Admitted with Suicide Attempt in Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur. Indian Journal of Public Health. 2016 Oct-Dec; 60(4): 260-266.