An analysis of risk factors for child suicide in three centres from 2008 to 2017.

IF 1.5 4区 医学 Q1 LAW
Kelly L Olds, Rexson Tse, Simon Stables, Andrew M Baker, Kathryn Hird, Neil E Langlois, Roger W Byard
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Abstract

As a part of a study of suicide in children aged 17 years and under in three centers-Hennepin County in the United States (US), Auckland in New Zealand (NZ), and South Australia in Australia (AUS) from 2008 to 2017 it was decided to characterize potential risk factors and to determine whether these differed by jurisdiction. Reviewed data included a history of psychiatric illness, symptoms prior to suicide, events preceding suicide, previous suicidal ideation or suicide attempts, and communication of suicidal intent. The most common events preceding suicide were arguments with family/friends and relationship issues; in addition depression with or without expressed suicidal ideation, self-harming behavior, sadness, distress, drug/substance abuse, and anorexia were documented. Suicidal intent was on occasion communicated via technological means. In 79.5% of cases in South Australia decedents had a previously diagnosed psychiatric illness, with 62% in Hennepin County. This compared to a much lower proportion of cases in Auckland (23.8%). Whether this reflects more limited access to psychiatric services or a reluctance to seek support and therapy in Auckland is unclear. It does, however, demonstrate that risk factors for child suicide are not uniform among communities and so extrapolation of data from one area to another may not be appropriate. Disturbingly parents/carers were not aware of the decedent's suicidal intent in 84-87.2% of cases.

2008年至2017年三个中心的儿童自杀风险因素分析。
2008 年至 2017 年期间,美国亨内平县、新西兰奥克兰和澳大利亚南澳大利亚三个中心对 17 岁及以下儿童的自杀情况进行了研究,作为研究的一部分,我们决定分析潜在的风险因素,并确定这些因素是否因辖区而异。审查的数据包括精神病史、自杀前的症状、自杀前的事件、以前的自杀意念或自杀未遂以及自杀意图的交流。最常见的自杀前事件是与家人/朋友争吵和人际关系问题;此外,还记录了有或无自杀意念的抑郁症、自残行为、悲伤、痛苦、药物/毒品滥用和厌食症。自杀意图有时会通过技术手段传达。在南澳大利亚州,79.5% 的病例死者曾被诊断患有精神病,而在亨内平县,这一比例为 62%。相比之下,奥克兰的比例要低得多(23.8%)。这是否反映了在奥克兰,人们获得精神科服务的机会更加有限,或者是不愿寻求支持和治疗,目前尚不清楚。不过,这确实表明,儿童自杀的风险因素在不同社区并不一致,因此将一个地区的数据推断到另一个地区可能并不合适。令人不安的是,在84%-87.2%的案例中,父母/监护人并不知道死者的自杀意图。
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Medicine, Science and the Law
Medicine, Science and the Law 医学-医学:法
CiteScore
2.90
自引率
6.70%
发文量
53
审稿时长
>12 weeks
期刊介绍: Medicine, Science and the Law is the official journal of the British Academy for Forensic Sciences (BAFS). It is a peer reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the knowledge of forensic science and medicine. The journal aims to inform its readers from a broad perspective and demonstrate the interrelated nature and scope of the forensic disciplines. Through a variety of authoritative research articles submitted from across the globe, it covers a range of topical medico-legal issues. The journal keeps its readers informed of developments and trends through reporting, discussing and debating current issues of importance in forensic practice.
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