Predictors of suicide attempt among subjects who were previously exposed to sexual abuse.

IF 2.7 4区 医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY
Hurşit Ferahkaya, Melek Türker, Fatma Coşkun, Necati Uzun, Ömer Faruk Akça
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Background and aims: Child sexual abuse is a condition that can affect the victim's life in every period and is closely related to physical and mental problems. One of the important consequences of child sexual abuse is suicide. The idea that there is a close relationship between child sexual abuse and suicidal ideation and attempts is widely accepted in the literature, but this relationship is quite complex. In this study, we investigated the factors associated with suicide risk in children and adolescents who were victims of sexual abuse.

Methods: Two groups were formed: participants who were sexually abused and attempted suicide, and participants who were sexually abused and did not attempt suicide. They were evaluated in terms of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, borderline personality traits, impulsivity, traumatic experiences, and perceived social support using scales.

Results: The total scores of anxiety-depression, posttraumatic-stress-disorder, impulsivity, traumatic experiences, and borderline personality traits scales were found to be significantly higher, while the perceived social support scale score was found to be significantly lower in the group who attempted suicide.

Conclusion: Our findings revealed factors associated with suicide attempts in child and adolescent who were sexual abuse victims. Taking these factors into account when evaluating victims of sexual abuse will provide early intervention to high risk patients.

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曾遭受过性虐待的研究对象自杀倾向的预测因素。
背景和目的:儿童性虐待是一种可以影响受害者每一个时期生活的情况,与身体和精神问题密切相关。儿童性虐待的一个重要后果是自杀。儿童性虐待与自杀意念和企图之间存在密切关系的观点在文献中被广泛接受,但这种关系相当复杂。在本研究中,我们调查了与儿童性侵受害者自杀风险相关的因素。方法:分为两组:一组被性侵并企图自杀,另一组被性侵但没有企图自杀。使用量表对他们进行焦虑、抑郁、创伤后应激障碍、边缘性人格特征、冲动、创伤经历和感知社会支持等方面的评估。结果:自杀未遂组焦虑抑郁、创伤后应激障碍、冲动、创伤经历、边缘性人格特质总分显著高于自杀未遂组,而感知社会支持总分显著低于自杀未遂组。结论:我们的研究结果揭示了儿童和青少年遭受性虐待后自杀企图的相关因素。在评估性侵犯受害者时考虑到这些因素将为高风险患者提供早期干预。
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期刊介绍: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry, established in 1954, is a leading publication dedicated to the field of social psychiatry. It serves as a platform for the exchange of research findings and discussions on the influence of social, environmental, and cultural factors on mental health and well-being. The journal is particularly relevant to psychiatrists and multidisciplinary professionals globally who are interested in understanding the broader context of psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals and communities. Social psychiatry, as a discipline, focuses on the origins and outcomes of mental health issues within a social framework, recognizing the interplay between societal structures and individual mental health. The journal draws connections with related fields such as social anthropology, cultural psychiatry, and sociology, and is influenced by the latest developments in these areas. The journal also places a special emphasis on fast-track publication for brief communications, ensuring that timely and significant research can be disseminated quickly. Additionally, it strives to reflect its international readership by publishing state-of-the-art reviews from various regions around the world, showcasing the diverse practices and perspectives within the psychiatric disciplines. This approach not only contributes to the scientific understanding of social psychiatry but also supports the global exchange of knowledge and best practices in mental health care.
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