An Analysis of the Profile of Deliberate Self-Harm Cases in South Africa

Q4 Environmental Science

Journal of Human Ecology Pub Date : 2021-09-15 DOI:10.31901/24566608.2021/76.1-3.3325

A. Lentoor

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Deliberate self-harm (DSH) which includes self-poisoning or self-injurious behavior regardless of intent is a global public health concern. Little is known about the profile of patients admitted following DSH at Dr George Mukhari Tertiary Hospital (DGMTH) in the north region of Gauteng, South Africa. This study aimed to determine the profile of patients and reasons for DSH. In a retrospective chart review study, data was collected on all the patients referred to the Clinical Psychology Unit at DGMTH between January 2018 and January 2019 following DSH. The results showed that the cases of DSH were mostly young, single African females, unemployed with at least a secondarylevel education. Females chose less lethal methods such as poisoning, specifically non-prescriptive drug overdose, while males chose highly lethal methods such as hanging. For females, relationship and family problems remained the main reason for DSH, while males reported financial problems.

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南非蓄意自残案件概况分析

蓄意自残（DSH）是一种全球性的公共卫生问题，包括自中毒或自残行为，无论其意图如何。在南非豪登省北部地区的George Mukhari医生第三医院（DGMTH），人们对DSH后入院的患者情况知之甚少。本研究旨在确定DSH的患者概况和原因。在一项回顾性图表回顾研究中，收集了2018年1月至2019年1月期间DSH后转诊至DGMTH临床心理科的所有患者的数据。结果显示，DSH病例大多是年轻的单身非洲女性，她们失业，至少受过中等教育。女性选择了不太致命的方法，如投毒，特别是非处方药物过量，而男性选择了高致命性的方法，例如上吊。对于女性来说，关系和家庭问题仍然是DSH的主要原因，而男性则报告了经济问题。

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Journal of Human Ecology Environmental Science-Ecology

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Human Ecology publishes empirical and theoretical research, short notes and brief communications probing the interface between human beings and their environment. The journal also has a section dedicated to reviews. The contributions combine ideas and methods from several disciplines, including, but not confined to, physical anthropology, health awareness, sustainability and development, sociology, forestry, psychology and agriculture. The journal also accepts research that focuses on the well-being of those with physical or mental challenges, the importance of food safety, measures taken to improve public health, and the sociological aspect of human ecology.