RISK FACTORS FOR DEATH IN SUICIDE ATTEMPTERS - WEST AZERBAIJAN PROVINCE: CASE-CONTROL STUDY

Sharafkhani, R and Asgar, B and Salarilak, S and Gareaghaji, R (2013) RISK FACTORS FOR DEATH IN SUICIDE ATTEMPTERS - WEST AZERBAIJAN PROVINCE: CASE-CONTROL STUDY. The Journal of Urmia University of Medical Sciences, 23 (6). pp. 655-660.

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Abstract

Suicide is the purposeful destruction of human which is done by own. It, in the best sense, is a multifaceted problem in requirement man which finds suicide as the best solution to solve the problem. Although the suicide rate in Iran is very low, the reviews show that suicide and death due to suicide is growing. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors affecting the successful suicide. Methods and Materials: This case-control study done from 2008-2009. All those who had a successful suicide (Dead due to suicide) enrolled to study as case group (n=33) and double size with simple random sampling enrolled as control group (n=66). Data were analyzed by Descriptive statistics, chi square tests and logistics analysis. Results: Results showed that male gender is a risk factor for successful suicide (Death due to suicide). Non-invasive Methods for suicide, No previous history of Physical – mental illness and residence in city were preventive factors for suicide. Conclusion: It seems that the education of households and introduce factors affecting on suicide and death due to suicide especially for youth and adolescents, can be an effective way to promotion of mental health and reduction injuries caused by suicide.

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