Sociodemographic Characteristics and Clinical Profile of Suicide Attempters Attending the Emergency Department at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Oman: A Retrospective Study.

IF 1.3 4区 医学 Q3 PSYCHIATRY
Mahmood Al Khatri, Salim Al Huseini, Mandhar Almaqbali, Angie Cucchi, Al-Khatib Al Saadi, Abdulmunim Al Farsi, Sachin Jose, Nasser Al-Sibani, Samir Al-Adawi
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Abstract

Objective: This study examined the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of individuals who attended the emergency department of a tertiary care center in Muscat, Oman following a suicide attempt.

Methods: A retrospective study (N=154) was conducted between January 2015 and June 2018. Information that was collected included sociodemographic variables (age, nationality, sex, marital status, and occupation), risk (medical comorbidities, psychiatric history, substance misuse, alcohol misuse, and previous history of suicide attempts), and precipitating factors, as well as the chosen methods for the suicide attempts.

Results: In all, 83.1% of the sample were Omanis, and women constituted 69.5%. The mean age of the sample was 27 years; 30% were students, 42% were unemployed, and 40.9% had a history of psychiatric disorders. Family conflict, suffering from chronic illness, and having social problems were the most common precipitating factors for the suicide attempt. The most common method used in the suicide attempt was drug overdose (48.1%), mainly involving paracetamol (acetaminophen) (40%). Significant gender differences emerged in precipitating factors, history of substance misuse, and methods of suicide.

Conclusions: The data from this study are consistent with international trends that suggest that women and younger age groups are the most vulnerable to suicide attempts. Although in its infancy, the type of research presented here could lay the groundwork for preventive interventions and programs.

阿曼一家三级护理医院急诊科自杀未遂者的社会形态特征和临床特征:一项回顾性研究。
目的:本研究调查了阿曼马斯喀特一家三级医疗中心急诊科自杀未遂患者的社会人口学和临床特征。方法:在2015年1月至2018年6月期间进行了一项回顾性研究(N=154)。收集的信息包括社会人口统计学变量(年龄、国籍、性别、婚姻状况和职业)、风险(医学合并症、精神病史、药物滥用、酒精滥用和既往自杀未遂史)、诱发因素以及自杀未遂的选择方法。结果:阿曼人占83.1%,女性占69.5%,平均年龄27岁;30%是学生,42%失业,40.9%有精神病史。家庭冲突、慢性病和社会问题是自杀未遂的最常见诱因。自杀企图中最常见的方法是药物过量(48.1%),主要涉及扑热息痛(对乙酰氨基酚)(40%)。在诱因、药物滥用史和自杀方法方面出现了显著的性别差异。结论:这项研究的数据与国际趋势一致,即女性和年轻群体最容易受到自杀企图的影响。尽管这类研究尚处于起步阶段,但它可以为预防干预和计划奠定基础。
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2.30
自引率
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发文量
159
审稿时长
>12 weeks
期刊介绍: Journal of Psychiatric Practice® seizes the day with its emphasis on the three Rs — readability, reliability, and relevance. Featuring an eye-catching style, the journal combines clinically applicable reviews, case studies, and articles on treatment advances with practical and informative tips for treating patients. Mental health professionals will want access to this review journal — for sharpening their clinical skills, discovering the best in treatment, and navigating this rapidly changing field. Journal of Psychiatric Practice combines clinically applicable reviews, case studies, and articles on treatment advances with informative "how to" tips for surviving in a managed care environment.
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