Associated factors of repeated suicidal behavior. (1st June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Charaa, O.; Aissa, A.; Sayari, N.; Yosra, Z.; Meddouri, S.; Ouali, U.; Jomli, R.
• Is Part Of: European psychiatry. Volume 65:Supplement 1(2022)
• Page Start: S844
• Page End: S845
• Publication Date: 2022-06-01
• Subjects: Associated factors -- Suicide -- Recidivism; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Mental illness -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.89
• DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.2188
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0924-9338

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Suicide is a dramatic suicidality complication and a significant worldwild public health problem. Sixty percent of suicidal deaths are preceded by at least one suicide attempt. Objectives: to search and estimate the factors predicting a suicidal recidivism Methods: We conducted a retrospective descriptive survey, achieved in psychiatric departement A of Razi hospital on 60 patients hospitalized during a period of 10 years (from January 2010 to December 2019) and have committed at least a suicide attempt. Data collected from medical folders in order to explore sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the patients. Results: The mean age of the sample was 30 years. A high prevalence of female was objectified. There were a low level of education for 53%, most of patients (55%) were unemployed and came from urban area. Among our patients, 39% attempted suicide for a one time. 61% of patients attempted suicide for several times. The main risk factors related to recidivism of suicidal behavior were unemployment, family history of psychiatric disorders and family instability. Conclusions: The analysis of these results justifies preventive actions in order to face the increase of suicidal recidivism by searching for these associated factors. Therefore, a multidisciplinary intervention approach is required. Disclosure: No significant relationships.