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Simonit F, Da Broi U, Giudici F, Sciarappa OE, Innocenti D, Desinan L. Autopsy findings in fire deaths in relation to manner of death: Analysis of autopsy records in Friuli, Italy (1993-2020). Leg Med (Tokyo) 2024; 67:102372. [PMID: 38154314 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2023.102372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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The determination of the cause and manner of death can be particularly difficult in burned and charred bodies and autopsy remains a key element in the investigation. In this study, 39 autopsy records of fire deaths were reviewed in relation to the manner of death (25 accidents, 8 suicides, 3 homicides and 3 instances in which the manner of death remained undetermined). The analysis focused on the study of the burns, the degree to which the bodies were consumed by fire and the evidence of signs of vital exposure to fire and of non-fire-related injuries. Total surface body area (TBSA) was found to be significantly higher (p = 0.02) in suicides than in accidents. Moreover, the degree of destruction according to the Crow-Glassman Scale and the presence of a pugilistic posture tended to be higher in suicides compared to accidental deaths, whereas such parameters were found to be variable in homicides. With regard to the anatomical distribution of burns, in contrast with the literature, the feet were affected by burning in all suicides, with a significantly higher prevalence than in accidents (p < 0.01). Traumatic non-fire related injuries were noted in all homicides (with no signs of vital exposure to fire), 1 complicated suicide, 1 undetermined death and 13 accidents. We found that very few studies have focused on the analysis of burn distribution and extension according to manner of death and that there is currently no standardised anatomical model with which to study these variables for forensic purposes.
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- Francesco Simonit
- Università degli Studi di Udine, Dipartimento di Area Medica, Medicina Legale, Italy.
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- Università degli Studi di Udine, Dipartimento di Area Medica, Medicina Legale, Italy
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- Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Università degli Studi di Udine, Dipartimento di Area Medica, Medicina Legale, Italy
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- Università degli Studi di Udine, Dipartimento di Studi Umanistici, Italy
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- Università degli Studi di Udine, Dipartimento di Area Medica, Medicina Legale, Italy
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Prazak M, Bacigalupi R, Adams K. Reincarnation Beliefs and Suicidality: Social, Individual and Theological Factors. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2023; 62:3834-3855. [PMID: 37815741 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-023-01926-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Among African tribes, Inuit, the Druze, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, a diversity of attitudes toward suicide exists. The meaning of suicide appears to be largely a reflection of the impact of the death on friends, family, and the broader community; the circumstances of the individual within their community; and the specific religious implications of suicide. The interpersonal impact is seen as consisting of the material impact of suicide; the spiritual and emotional burden endured by the community; and norms related to suicide. Individual factors include the degree of social integration; the social impact of suicide before death; and how the individual anticipates suicide affecting their afterlife. Taken together, the commonly repeated notion that reincarnation beliefs lend themselves to suicidal behavior finds little support, and instead it appears that social and pragmatic issues shape the meaning and interpretation of religious beliefs which in turn buffer or facilitate suicidal behavior.
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- Michael Prazak
- Department of Counseling Psychology and Community Services, University of North Dakota, 231 Centennial Drive Stop 8255, Grand Forks, ND, USA.
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- Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System, 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS, 39531, USA
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- Golden VA Clinic, 1020 Johnson Rd, Golden, CO, 80401, USA
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Joy M, Mani T, Jeyaseelan L, Babu M, S M, Kumar S, Mohanraj R, Viswanathan S, Bangdiwala SI. Reduction in prevalence of spousal physical violence against women in India: evidence from three national surveys. Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot 2023; 30:352-361. [PMID: 36905635 DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2023.2188468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Spousal physical violence (PV) against women is considered to be major health issue in developing countries. Lifetime physical violence is a composite outcome consists of hit, kick, beat, slap and threatened with weapon, perpetrated by the husband. The study aims to examine changes in prevalence and specific risk factors for PV from 1998 to 2016 in India. This study analyzed data from a cross sectional epidemiological survey in 1998-1999, NFHS-3 (2005-2006) and NFHS-4 (2015-2016) data. There was a significant decline of about 10% (95% CI: 8.8%-11.1%) in PV. Major risk factors for change in PV were husband's use of alcohol, illiteracy and socio-economic status of the household. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act may have played a role in reducing the PV. Even though there was a decline in PV, actions have to be implemented from the root level to ensure women empowerment.
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- Melvin Joy
- Department of Biostatistics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Biostatistics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE
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- Department of Biostatistics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Centre for Trials Research, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Biostatistics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Population Health Research Institute and Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Kornhaber R, Pan R, Cleary M, Hungerford C, Malic C. Violence by Burning Against Women and Girls: An Integrative Review. TRAUMA, VIOLENCE & ABUSE 2023; 24:1063-1077. [PMID: 34624204 DOI: 10.1177/15248380211048445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Violence against women and girls by burning is a serious and confronting form of gender-based violence. Often, perpetrators aim to disfigure their victims or cause great pain, rather than kill them. Little is known about the characteristics of females who are subjected to violence by burning. This study aimed to review the literature concerning the prevalence, demographic profile, injury event, contributing factors and health outcomes for women and girls who have experienced burn-related violence. A search across five databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus and LILACS) was conducted up to April 2021 to identify original peer-review research, with a focus on violence by burning against women and girls. The review was guided by the five-stage approach to integrative reviews developed by Whittemore and Knafl (2005). Fifteen studies were identified. Victims were predominantly married, with low socio-economic status, limited education, and high emotional and financial dependency on their partners or families. Burn injuries were mostly caused by flame or acid, with significant morbidity or high mortality. Motives included family/marital issues or property/financial disputes. This review identified the limited evidence available in the peer-reviewed literature related to burn-related violence against women and girls worldwide. Findings suggest the need for further research to provide a clearer understanding of the complex issues involved.
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- Rachel Kornhaber
- College of Health and Medicine, 3925University of Tasmania, Sydney, AU-NSW, Australia
- National Burns Center, 26744Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- Department of Nursing in Hospital Assistance, 74395Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Brazil
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, 6939CQUniversity, Sydney, AU-NSW, Australia
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- 6363University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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El Hayek S, Cherro M, El Harake N, Ghossoub E. Self-immolation in the Arab world: A systematic review. Burns 2022; 49:757-769. [PMID: 37129972 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Self-immolation is the act of setting fire to oneself. Recent spikes in self-immolation events have been noticed in the Arab world, specifically in the aftermath of the Arab Spring in 2011. We aimed to examine the literature assessing the characteristics and patterns of suicide by self-immolation in the Arab world. We registered our systematic review in Prospero. We searched PubMed, Medline, PsycInfo, Embase, and Scopus databases from inception until 9 July 2022, along with other sources, following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. We collected relevant articles tackling suicide by self-immolation in the Arab world via title and abstract screening followed by full-text screening. We then conducted a narrative synthesis of the results. Out of 326 records from databases and 17 additional records identified through other sources, 31 articles (27 quantitative and 4 qualitative) were included. The studies came from Iraq (n = 16), Tunisia (n = 6), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (n = 3), Jordan (n = 2), Libya (n = 2), Bahrain (n = 1), and Egypt (n = 1). The quantitative studies had a sample size ranging from 22 to 600 self-inflicted burn victims. Studies showed that self-immolators were mostly married women with low educational level and low socioeconomic status. Self-immolation was more likely to happen at home, usually following marital conflicts. Kerosene was the accelerant used the most. Depression was the most comorbid mental health diagnosis. Studies highlighted that self-immolation was being increasignly used as a form of protest. Self-immolation is not uncommon in the Arab world. Specific interventions directed at the population at risk are warranted.
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- Samer El Hayek
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Psychiatry, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Psychiatry, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
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The national suicide prevention strategy in India: context and considerations for urgent action. Lancet Psychiatry 2022; 9:160-168. [PMID: 34895477 DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(21)00152-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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India reports the highest number of suicide deaths in the world. At this time when the Indian Government is formulating a national suicide prevention strategy, we have reviewed the current status of suicides in India, focusing on epidemiology, risk factors, and existing suicide prevention strategies to identify key challenges and priorities for suicide prevention. The suicide rate among Indian girls and women continues to be twice the global rate. Suicide accounts for most deaths in the 15-39 years age group compared with other causes of death. Hanging is the most common method of suicide, followed by pesticides poisoning, medicine overdose, and self-immolation. In addition to depression and alcohol use disorders as risk factors, several social and cultural factors appear to increase risk of suicide. The absence of a national suicide prevention strategy, inappropriate media reporting, legal conflicts in the interpretation of suicide being punishable, and inadequate multisectoral engagement are major barriers to effective suicide prevention. A scaffolding approach is useful to reduce suicide rates, as interventions provided at the right time, intensity, and duration can help navigate situations in which a person might be susceptible to and at risk of suicide. In addition to outlining research and data priorities, we provide recommendations that emphasise multilevel action priorities for suicide prevention across various sectors. We call for urgent action in India by integrating suicide prevention measures at every level of public health, with special focus on the finalisation and implementation of the national suicide prevention strategy.
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Ramesh P, Taylor PJ, McPhillips R, Raman R, Robinson C. A Scoping Review of Gender Differences in Suicide in India. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:884657. [PMID: 35669273 PMCID: PMC9165759 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.884657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Much of the published literature on suicide comes from high income countries. In countries such as India, female suicide rates exceed the global suicide rate and suicide rates found in their male counterparts. Results from previous studies indicate that factors related to suicide among men and women in India are different from those seen in high-income countries. To date, no reviews have considered the relationship between gender and suicide in India. Therefore, the aim of this scoping review is to provide a comprehensive understanding of existing literature reporting gender differences in suicide rates, methods, risk factors and antecedent factors in India by reviewing published studies. METHOD A scoping review was conducted to map the existing literature on gender differences in suicide in India. To identify peer-reviewed publications, online databases PsycINFO and Embase were searched. The search terms were [suicid* AND India*]. The searches took place in November 2020 and May 2021, with no language restrictions. Articles published from 2014 onwards from India were included. Reference lists of selected studies were searched for studies that could meet the inclusion criteria. RESULTS This review identified 17 studies that met the inclusion criteria. The ratio between women and men who die by suicide in India is much lower than in high-income countries. Hanging was found to be a more commonly used method of suicide among both men and women, in comparison to high-income countries where hanging is more common among men. This review also identified several gaps in the literature. There were few studies that examined suicide among transgender Indians. There was limited literature on gender differences in risk and protective factors for suicide. Limitations such as the omission of a lack of gender-based analyses in several studies and under-reporting of suicide rates were identified. CONCLUSION Understanding suicide within the context of individual countries is essential in designing culture-appropriate suicide prevention strategies. This review identified an urgent need to establish and evaluate suicide surveillance systems in India. Furthermore, additional research is warranted to understand suicide among individuals who identify outside the gender binary, and gender-specific risk and protective factors.
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- Parvathy Ramesh
- School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, India
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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De Leo D, Giannotti AV. Suicide in late life: A viewpoint. Prev Med 2021; 152:106735. [PMID: 34538377 PMCID: PMC8443431 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Suicide in old age represents a sad public health concern. Despite the global decline in rates of suicide and the general amelioration of quality of life and access to health care for older adults, their rates of suicide remain the highest virtually in every part of the world. With the aging of the world population and the growing number of mononuclear families, the risk of an increase in isolation, loneliness and dependency does not appear ungrounded. The Covid-19 pandemic is claiming the life of many older persons and creating unprecedented conditions of distress, particularly for this segment of the population. This article briefly examines the main characteristics of suicidal behavior in late life, including observations deriving from the spread of the Sars-2 coronavirus and possible strategies for prevention.
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Stroope S, Kroeger RA, Fan J. Gender contexts, dowry and women's health in India: a national multilevel longitudinal analysis. J Biosoc Sci 2021; 53:508-521. [PMID: 32772940 PMCID: PMC10865775 DOI: 10.1017/s0021932020000334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Gender-biased contexts may impact women's lives across a variety of domains. This study examined whether changes in district prevalence of a salient gendered practice - dowry - are associated with changes in poor health for women in India. Two waves of national multilevel panel data were used to assess the relationship between changes in district-level dowry prevalence and changes in self-rated health for 23,785 ever-married women aged 15-50 years. Increased dowry prevalence was found to be associated with increased poor self-rated health for women. This relationship remained when controlling for potentially confounding factors including household socioeconomic status, caste, infrastructure, mobility and state fixed-effects.
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- Samuel Stroope
- Department of Sociology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA
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Belghith M, Ben Khelil M, Harzallah H, Kebsi D, Zhioua M, Hamdoun M. Pattern of homicidal burns in Northern Tunisia: An autopsy-based study over 15 years (2005-2019). J Forensic Sci 2021; 66:940-946. [PMID: 33522609 DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Data about homicidal burns remain scarce. Intentional burns are a challenging situation in the case of an individual found dead in a fire zone with no witness of the fatal act. This study aimed to analyze the victim profiles of homicidal burns in Northern Tunisia. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study with a retrospective data collection over 15 years (January 2005-December 2019). In total, 60 cases of homicidal burns were collected. The mean age was 40.22 ± 18.1 years (range 4-82 years). We noted a male predominance (sex ratio M/F = 1.3). Most of the victims were married (48.3%), unemployed (40%), and living in an urban area (63.3%). Homicidal burns occurred most frequently in private homes for female victims (80.8%) and in public places for male victims (31.4%) (p < 0.001). The reported motive varied according to the victim's sex; males were mostly assaulted by an acquaintance in an interpersonal conflict (47.1%), and females were mostly assaulted by an intimate partner while in a dispute (42.3%; p = 0.001). The median total body surface area (TBSA) that was burned was 60.4%, and burn injuries were observed mainly in the anterior part of the body. In 19 cases, the burns were associated with another type of trauma, from which the most common association was burning and stab wounds (12 cases). The identified pattern of homicidal burn casualties was similar to the reported data in Western countries and to homicides in general in Tunisia, suggesting that prevention measures should address those of intentional interpersonal violence.
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- Meyssa Belghith
- Department of Legal Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine, University Tunis-El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine, University Tunis-El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University Tunis-El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine, University Tunis-El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine, University Tunis-El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine, University Tunis-El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Tavares FL, Borgo VMP, Leite FMC, Cupertino EGF, Pereira JDA, Alves RNR, Rosa M. Mortalidade por suicídio no Espírito Santo, Brasil: uma análise do período de 2012 a 2016. AVANCES EN ENFERMERÍA 2020. [DOI: 10.15446/av.enferm.v38n1.79960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Objetivo: descrever a mortalidade dos óbitos por lesões autoprovocadas intencionalmente no Espírito Santo, Brasil.Materiais e métodos: estudo epidemiológico, baseado em dados secundários sobre a tendência dos suicídios ocorridos no Espírito Santo no período de 2012 a 2016.Resultados: a análise de tendência indicou crescimento da taxa de mortalidade por suicídio ao longo do período de 2012 a 2016 (R2 = 0,9307; p < 0,001). A maioria das vítimas foram homens (73,5 %), pardos (47,9 %), adultos (81,4 %)que morreram por enforcamento, seguido de envenenamento e arma de fogo. O enforcamento foi mais prevalente entre os homens (P = 63; p < 0,001); entre as mulheres, o envenenamento (P = 20,8 %; p < 0,001) e a precipitação de lugar elevado (P = 14 %; p < 0,001).Conclusão: o aumento na mortalidade por suicídio entre a população estudada vem acompanhando a tendência de crescimento no Brasil e no mundo. Acredita-se que este estudo se constitui como mais um recurso de acesso à informação sobre o suicídio de modo a facilitar a tomada de decisão por parte dos órgãos competentes no enfrentamento dessa problemática bem como estimular e ampliar a discussão sobre o tema.
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Simonit F, Da Broi U, Desinan L. The role of self-immolation in complex suicides: A neglected topic in current literature. Forensic Sci Int 2020; 306:110073. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2019.110073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Yoosefi Lebni J, Abbas J, Khorami F, Khosravi B, Jalali A, Ziapour A. Challenges Facing Women Survivors of Self-Immolation in the Kurdish Regions of Iran: A Qualitative Study. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:778. [PMID: 32922314 PMCID: PMC7456816 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Women confront many problems after self-immolation, so the purpose of this study was to explore the challenges facing women survivors of self-immolation in the Kurdish Regions of Iran. METHOD This study used a qualitative approach and conventional content analysis. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 19 Kurdish women who attempted self-immolation in Iran. They were sampled through purposeful sampling and snowball sampling. The Lincoln and Guba criteria were used to strengthen the research. RESULTS The results of data analysis were categorized into five main categories: 1-psychological problems, 2-lack of social and legal supportive structures, 3-incomplete treatment, 4-poor self-care, and 5-social problems. These categories consist of 19 subcategories. CONCLUSION Having been rescued from self-immolation, the women confront many challenges returning to normal life. Reducing these women's problems and paving the way for their return to life requires multi-dimensional and community-based interventions. Therefore, all social organizations and institutes can cooperate and each of them paves part of the way.
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- Javad Yoosefi Lebni
- Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM), and School of Media and Communication (SMC), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Shanghai, China
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- Master of Clinical Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah Branch, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Master of Women Studies, Shahid Madani University of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan, Iran
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- Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Research Institute for Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Health Education and Health Promotion, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Yoosefi Lebni J, Mansourian M, Hossain Taghdisi M, Khosravi B, Ziapour A, Demir Özdenk G. A study of Kurdish women's tragic self-immolation in Iran: A qualitative study. Burns 2019; 45:1715-1722. [PMID: 31202529 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Self-immolation is one of the most painful methods of suicide which is widespread among women in Kurdish regions of Iran. The present study aimed to explore the causes and sociocultural groundwork of choosing self-immolation methods by women in Kurdish regions of Iran. This present study was conducted using a qualitative approach and conventional content analysis. The research population included women who self-immolated and were rescued in Kurdish regions of Iran. The data collection method was a deep interview as well as observation. The sampling method was based on objective and snowball sampling. The data collection continued to theoretical saturation, the number of participants reached 25 in the end, and Lincoln and Guba criteria were used to strengthen the research. From the analysis of the data obtained in this study, the 8 sub-themes related to cause of suicide attempt from the participants' viewpoints including unbridled coherence, lack of supportive social and environmental structures, economic pressure, aggravation of violence, humiliated ego, dominance of modern values over the local and indigenous ones, incoherent family, and giving up on changing conditions as well as 6 sub themes based on the cause of choosing the method of self-immolation including protesting, frightening the family, catching more attention, championing and showing courage, inducing more guilty feelings in the family and society, fashion or imitation, and easy access were revealed. Self-immolation is one of the most important problems in the Kurdish regions of Iran, which is rooted in various economic, social, psychological and cultural causes. To reduce this social harm, there is a need for comprehensive programs that cover all dimensions.
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- Javad Yoosefi Lebni
- Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Students Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Ph.D Student of Health Education and Health Promotion, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Vocational School of Health Services in Ahi Evran University, Kırsehir, Turkey
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How self-inflicted injury and gender impacted the outcome following a severe burn. Burns 2019; 45:621-626. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Revised: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bathaei T, Khazaei S, Shirani F, Afshari M, Jenabi E, Hamzei Z, Torabi M. Etiology and outcome of burns in Hamadan, Iran: A registry-based study. ARCHIVES OF TRAUMA RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/atr.atr_47_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Suicide rates and risk and protective factors vary across religions. There has been a significant increase in research in the area of religion and suicide since the article, "Religion and Suicide," reviewed these issues in 2009. This current article provides an updated review of the research since the original article was published. PsycINFO, MEDLINE, SocINDEX, and CINAHL databases were searched for articles on religion and suicide published between 2008 and 2017. Epidemiological data on suicidality and risk and protective factors across religions are explored. Updated general practice guidelines are provided, and areas for future research are identified.
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- Robin Edward Gearing
- Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, 3511 Cullen Boulevard, 110HA, Houston, TX, 77204, USA.
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- Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, New York, NY, USA
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Amadasi A, Boracchi M, Gentile G, Maciocco F, Maghin F, Zoja R. Observations on self-incineration characteristics in 24 years (1993-2016) of autopsies in the city of Milan. MEDICINE, SCIENCE, AND THE LAW 2018; 58:32-38. [PMID: 29256331 DOI: 10.1177/0025802417748284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Self-incineration is one of the most dramatic and lethal suicide methods. It is rarely reported in Western countries and is more frequent in developing regions. We illustrate the forensic cases of self-immolation occurring over 24 years in the city of Milan, Italy, highlighting the main issues of such a complex and rare suicide. We selected 33 cases of self-incineration among 23,417 autopsies (4022 suicides) performed at the Department of Legal Medicine of the University of Milan over a period of 24 years (1993-2016). Several parameters were included and analysed: gender and age of the victims, pathological history, previous suicide intentions/attempts, duration of burning, place of death or discovery of the corpse, circumstantial data of fatal events and autopsy findings, with particular attention to thermal injuries. Self-incineration was found in 0.8% of total suicides and 0.14% of total autopsies. One of these cases involved a complex modality (association with plastic-bag suffocation). The typical characteristics of the victim were an Italian man with psychiatric illness, frequently moved by passion, existential discomfort and economic problems. During the 24-year period, the number of cases of self-incineration progressively reduced. This study provides a general overview in one of the biggest metropolitan Italian areas and is one of the few works performed on this topic. It may be helpful in understanding and studying such an unusual manner of suicide.
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- Alberto Amadasi
- 1 Sezione di Medicina Legale e delle Assicurazioni, Laboratorio di Istopatologia Forense, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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- 1 Sezione di Medicina Legale e delle Assicurazioni, Laboratorio di Istopatologia Forense, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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- 1 Sezione di Medicina Legale e delle Assicurazioni, Laboratorio di Istopatologia Forense, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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- 1 Sezione di Medicina Legale e delle Assicurazioni, Laboratorio di Istopatologia Forense, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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- 2 Medicina Legale - Azienda Ospedaliera Spedali Civili di Brescia, Italy
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- 1 Sezione di Medicina Legale e delle Assicurazioni, Laboratorio di Istopatologia Forense, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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MacIsaac MB, Bugeja L, Weiland T, Dwyer J, Selvakumar K, Jelinek GA. Prevalence and Characteristics of Interpersonal Violence in People Dying From Suicide in Victoria, Australia. Asia Pac J Public Health 2017; 30:36-44. [DOI: 10.1177/1010539517743615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Victims of interpersonal violence are known to be at increased risk of suicidal ideation and attempts; however, few data exist on the impact that violence has on the risk of death from suicide. This study examined 2153 suicides (1636 males and 517 females) occurring between 2009 and 2012. Information was sourced from the Coroners Court of Victoria’s Suicide Register, a detailed database containing information on all Victorian suicides. Forty-two percent of women who died from suicide had a history of exposure to interpersonal violence, with 23% having been a victim of physical violence, 18% suffering psychological violence, and 16% experiencing sexual abuse. A large number of men who died from suicide had also been exposed to interpersonal violence, many of whom had perpetrated violence within the 6 weeks prior to their death. Targeted prevention, particularly removing barriers for men to seek help early after perpetrating violence is likely to have benefits in preventing suicide in both men and women.
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- Michael B MacIsaac
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Emergency Practice Innovation Centre, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- Coroners Court of Victoria, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Emergency Practice Innovation Centre, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- Coroners Court of Victoria, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
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- Coroners Court of Victoria, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Nisavic M, Nejad SH, Beach SR. Intentional Self-inflicted Burn Injuries: Review of the Literature. PSYCHOSOMATICS 2017; 58:581-591. [DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2017.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2017] [Revised: 05/25/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Thimmaiah R, Poreddi V, Ramu R, Selvi S, Math SB. Influence of Religion on Attitude Towards Suicide: An Indian Perspective. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2016; 55:2039-2052. [PMID: 26943174 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-016-0213-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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This cross-sectional survey was aimed to compare attitudes towards suicide and suicidal behaviour among randomly selected sample (N = 172) belonged to Hindu and Muslim religions. Data were collected through face-to-face interview. Hindus differed from Muslims regarding suicidal attempts among family (χ (2) = 12.356, p < .002) and community members (χ (2) = 20.425, p < .000). Our study also showed that suicidal behaviours were comparatively low among Muslim participants than Hindus. Further, Muslims hold more negative attitudes towards suicide than Hindus. An enhanced understanding of attitudes towards suicide among general population may be crucial to plan educational, intervention and prevention programs.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Institute of National Importance, Bangalore, 560 029, India.
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Institute of National Importance, Bangalore, India
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The practice of dowry is widespread in India and refers to the payment of cash/gifts by the bride's family to the bridegroom's family before marriage. Though prohibited by law, dowry is widely practised, and often contributes to severe injuries and even death of young brides. This study examined the prevalence and risk factors for dowry demand and dowry harassment and its psychosocial correlates across different social strata in India, and also by husband and mother-in-law characteristics. In a cross-sectional survey of 9938 women in rural, urban and urban non-slum sites across India conducted in 1998-99, dowry demand was found to be significantly higher (p<0.001) in the urban non-slum and rural areas (26% and 23% respectively) than in urban slum areas (18%). Overall, 17% of groom's families were not satisfied with the dowry, this being higher in rural areas (21%) than in urban slum and non-slum areas (about 14% in both). The overall prevalence of dowry harassment among this group of women was 13.3%. Mothers-in-law who had themselves experienced dowry demand were 14 (95% CI 5.0-40.4) and 5 (95% CI 1.3-18.9) times more likely to demand and harass daughters-in-law over dowry, respectively. Another significant risk factor for dowry-related harassment was mother-in law's status in the family. Interventions related to modifiable risk factors, such as increased social support at the community level, should help reduce dowry harassment.
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MacIsaac MB, Bugeja LC, Jelinek GA. The association between exposure to interpersonal violence and suicide among women: a systematic review. Aust N Z J Public Health 2016; 41:61-69. [DOI: 10.1111/1753-6405.12594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2016] [Revised: 04/01/2016] [Accepted: 06/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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- Michael B. MacIsaac
- St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; Victoria
- The University of Melbourne; Victoria
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Bhate-Deosthali P, Lingam L. Gendered pattern of burn injuries in India: a neglected health issue. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MATTERS 2016; 24:96-103. [PMID: 27578343 DOI: 10.1016/j.rhm.2016.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2015] [Revised: 05/09/2016] [Accepted: 05/12/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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There are an estimated 7 million burn injuries in India annually, of which 700,000 require hospital admission and 140,000 are fatal. According to the National Burns Programme, 91,000 of these deaths are women; a figure higher than that for maternal mortality. Women of child bearing age are on average three times more likely than men to die of burn injuries. This paper reviews the existing literature on burn injuries in India and raises pertinent issues about prevalence, causes and gaps in recognising the gendered factors leading to a high number of women dying due to burns. The work of various women's groups and health researchers with burns victims raises several questions about the categorisation of burn deaths as accident, suicide and homicide and the failure of the health system to recognise underlying violence. Despite compelling evidence, the health system has not recognised this as a priority. Considering the substantial cost of burns care, prevention is the key which requires health systems to recognise the linkages between burn injuries and domestic violence. Health systems need to integrate awareness programmes about domestic violence and train health professionals to identify signs and symptoms of violence. This would contribute to early identification of abuse so that survivors are able to access support services at an early stage.
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- Padma Bhate-Deosthali
- Coordinator, CEHAT, Mumbai, India; PhD Scholar, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad, India.
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- Professor, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad, India
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Rezaeian M. Self-Immolation: The Literacy History Between India and Iran. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 2015; 9:e1581. [PMID: 26834797 PMCID: PMC4733301 DOI: 10.17795/ijpbs-1581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2015] [Revised: 02/13/2015] [Accepted: 05/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Mohsen Rezaeian
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, Occupational Environmental Research Center, Rafsanjan Medical School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, IR Iran
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Khankeh HR, Hosseini SA, Rezaie L, Shakeri J, Schwebel DC. A model to explain suicide by self-immolation among Iranian women: A grounded theory study. Burns 2015; 41:1562-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2015.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2014] [Revised: 02/28/2015] [Accepted: 03/27/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Suicide is a global public health problem. Asia accounts for 60% of the world's suicides, so at least 60 million people are affected by suicide or attempted suicide in Asia each year. The burden of female suicidal behavior, in terms of total burden of morbidity and mortality combined, is more in women than in men. Women's greater vulnerability to suicidal behavior is likely to be due to gender related vulnerability to psychopathology and to psychosocial stressors. Suicide prevention programmes should incorporate woman specific strategies. More research on suicidal behavior in women particularly in developing countries is needed.
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- Lakshmi Vijayakumar
- Voluntary Health Services, Sneha - Suicide Prevention Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Sadeghi S, Heydarheydari S, Darabi F, Golchinnia A. Suicide Attempts Among Patients Admited to Hospital of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HIGH RISK BEHAVIORS & ADDICTION 2015; 4:e23028. [PMID: 26082910 PMCID: PMC4464502 DOI: 10.5812/ijhrba.23028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2014] [Revised: 11/17/2014] [Accepted: 01/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Background: Suicide is a modern-age human challenge considered as a social and mental health problem acquiring enormous attention on primary and secondary heath care plans. Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate frequency of suicide attempts and related social factors among patients admitted in Hospital of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was descriptive-analytical type carried out on 251 patients admitted at medical centers of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences after failed suicide attempts. Data collection was done through filling forms. Results: Average age of the population was 29 ± 11.6 years. Female were more prone to commit suicide whereas the patients had a variety of social lifestyles and crisis such as divorce, drug abuse, and domestic problems. The most frequent method of committing suicide was the use of burning materials. Conclusions: In reference to the young age of the statistical population of attempters and frequent personal-life crisis among them, educational, welfare and consultation facilities are suggested.
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- Shokouh Sadeghi
- Paramedical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Shokouh Sadeghi, Paramedical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IR Iran. Tel: +98-8338261084, E-mail:
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- School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IR Iran
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- Paramedical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IR Iran
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- Cultural Affairs, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IR Iran
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Karim H, Schwebel DC, Bazargan-Hejazi S, Mohammadi R, Choubsaz M, Heidari Zadie Z, Ahmadi A. What factors play a role in preventing self-immolation? Results from a case-control study in Iran. J Inj Violence Res 2015; 7:59-63. [PMID: 26081518 PMCID: PMC4522316 DOI: 10.5249/jivr.v7i2.550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2013] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background: To investigate factors related to prevention of self-immolation in west of Iran. Methods: In a case-control study, 30 consecutive cases of deliberate self-inflicted burns admitted to the regional burn center (Imam Khomeini hospital in Kermanshah province, Iran) were compared with controls selected from the community and matched by sex, age, district-county of residence, and rural vs urban living environment. The following characteristics relevant to preventing self-immolation were collected from all cases and controls: main domestic fuel used in the household, awareness about complications of burn injuries, and use of counseling services. Results: Descriptive analyses revealed that kerosene was the main domestic fuel in the household for 83% of cases. Not surprisingly, the main means of self-immolation in 93% of the patients was kerosene, with other fuels such as petrol and domestic gas used in remaining cases. The majority of cases and controls were aware of the potential complications of burn injuries. Use of counseling services was more common in controls. Conclusions: All three aspects of preventing self-immolation – having kerosene and other fuels in the home, being aware of the complications of burn injuries, and using counseling services were present in both the cases and controls. This suggests a large portion of residents in rural Iran are potential self-immolation victims. Increasing preventive strategies may reduce risk of suicide by self-immolation.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. E-mail:
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Lama BB, Duke JM, Sharma NP, Thapa B, Dahal P, Bariya ND, Marston W, Wallace HJ. Intentional burns in Nepal: a comparative study. Burns 2015; 41:1306-14. [PMID: 25716765 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2015.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2014] [Revised: 01/08/2015] [Accepted: 01/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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AIMS Intentional burns injuries are associated with high mortality rates, and for survivors, high levels of physical and psychological morbidity. This study provides a comprehensive assessment of intentional burn admissions to the adult Burns Unit at Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal, during the period 2002-2013. METHODS A secondary data analysis of de-identified data of patients hospitalized at Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, with a burn during the period of 1 January 2002 to 31 August 2013. Socio-demographic, injury and psychosocial factors of patients with intentional and unintentional burns are described and compared. Chi-square tests, Fisher's exact test and Wilcoxon rank sum tests were used to determine statistical significance. RESULTS There were a total of 1148 burn admissions of which 329 (29%) were for intentional burn, 293 (26%) were self-inflicted and 36 (3%) were due to assault. Mortality rates for intentional burns were approximately three times those for unintentional burns (60 vs. 22%). When compared to unintentional burns, patients with intentional burns were more likely to be female (79 vs. 48%), married (84 vs. 67%), younger (25 vs. 30 years), have more extensive burns (total body surface area, %: 55 vs. 25) and higher mortality (60 vs. 22%). Intentional burns were more likely to occur at home (95 vs. 67%), be caused by fire (96 vs. 77%), and kerosene was the most common accelerant (91 vs. 31%). A primary psychosocial risk factor was identified in the majority of intentional burn cases, with 60% experiencing adjustment problems/interpersonal conflict and 32% with evidence of a pre-existing psychological condition. A record of alcohol/substance abuse related to the patient or other was associated with a greater proportion of intentional burns when compared with unintentional burns (17 vs. 4%). CONCLUSIONS The majority of intentional burn patients were female. Almost all intentional burns occurred in the home and were caused by fire, with kerosene the most common accelerant used. Underlying psychosocial risk factors were identified in most cases. Intentional burns resulted in severe burns with high mortality. Intentional burns are not only a serious medical issue; they represent significant public health and gender issues in Nepal.
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- Burn Injury Research Unit, School of Surgery, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.
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- Burn Injury Research Unit, School of Surgery, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
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Rezaeian M. Death by burning in Indian women. Burns 2014; 40:1816-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2014.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2014] [Accepted: 07/16/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Gauthier S, Reisch T, Bartsch C. Self-burning – A rare suicide method in Switzerland and other industrialised nations – A review. Burns 2014; 40:1720-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2014.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2013] [Revised: 02/06/2014] [Accepted: 02/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Daruwalla N, Belur J, Kumar M, Tiwari V, Sarabahi S, Tilley N, Osrin D. A qualitative study of the background and in-hospital medicolegal response to female burn injuries in India. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2014; 14:142. [PMID: 25433681 PMCID: PMC4260258 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-014-0142-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2014] [Accepted: 10/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background Most burns happen in low- and middle-income countries. In India, deaths related to burns are more common in women than in men and occur against a complex background in which the cause – accidental or non-accidental, suicidal or homicidal – is often unclear. Our study aimed to understand the antecedents to burns and the problem of ascribing cause, the sequence of medicolegal events after a woman was admitted to hospital, and potential opportunities for improvement. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with 33 women admitted to two major burns units, their families, and 26 key informant doctors, nurses, and police officers. We used framework analysis to examine the context in which burns occurred and the sequence of medicolegal action after admission to hospital. Results Interviewees described accidents, attempted suicide, and attempted homicide. Distinguishing between these was difficult because the underlying combination of poverty and cultural precedent was common to all and action was contingent on potentially conflicting narratives. Space constraint, problems with cooking equipment, and inflammable clothing increased the risk of accidental burns, but coexisted with household conflict, gender-based violence, and alcohol use. Most burns were initially ascribed to accidents. Clinicians adhered to medicolegal procedures, the police carried out their investigative requirements relatively rapidly, but both groups felt vulnerable in the face of the legal process. Women’s understandable reticence to describe burns as non-accidental, the contested nature of statements, their perceived history of changeability, the limited quality and validity of forensic evidence, and the requirement for resilience on the part of clients underlay a general pessimism. Conclusions The similarities between accident and intention cluster so tightly as to make them challenging to distinguish, especially given women’s understandable reticence to describe burns as non-accidental. The contested status of forensic evidence and a reliance on testimony means that only a minority of cases lead to conviction. The emphasis should be on improving documentation, communication between service providers, and public understanding of the risks of burns.
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Allotey P, Reidpath DD. Sexual and reproductive health and rights post 2015--challenges and opportunities. BJOG 2014; 122:152-5. [PMID: 25394350 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.13177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- P Allotey
- Global Public Health and South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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A case-control study of psychosocial risk and protective factors of self-immolation in Iran. Burns 2014; 41:386-93. [PMID: 25406886 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2014.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2014] [Revised: 07/27/2014] [Accepted: 07/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Self-immolation is the third leading cause of years of life lost (YLL) among women in Iran. The aim of this study is to investigate self-immolation-related risk and protective factors in the western region of Iran, a province with the highest prevalent of self-immolation in the country. Using a case-control design, we compared 151 cases of self-immolation attempters who were admitted to a burn center in Kermanshah with 302-matched control group from the same community/locality between March 21st, 2009, and March 20th, 2012. We conducted descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analysis to examine the associations of self-immolation with demographic and familial risk factors, adverse life events, mental disorders, as well as potential protective factors. According to our findings, the highest percentage of self-immolation was in the 16-25 year-old age group (60%) and in females (76%). Of the potential risk factors in the study, major depression, adjustment disorders, individual history of suicide attempts and opium dependence, were statistically significant predictors of self-immolation. Suggestions for translating the local picture of self-immolation portrayed by our findings, into meaningful prevention strategies that have a good fit with the social and interpersonal context within which self-immolation takes place are discussed.
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Natarajan M. Differences between intentional and non-intentional burns in India: implications for prevention. Burns 2014; 40:1033-9. [PMID: 24433938 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2013.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2013] [Revised: 10/03/2013] [Accepted: 12/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Non-intentional and deliberate burns in India and other developing countries present particular challenges of prevention and treatment. This exploratory study sought improved understanding of burns in order to inform treatment and prevention. It gathered data in 2011/2012 on burns from the hospital registry (N=768) of a government hospital in India and from interviews with women patients (N=60) admitted to the burns ward. Analysis indicated that: (1) the conditions that facilitate intentional and non-intentional burns are similar, but intentional burns involve additional contributory factors; (2) a high proportion of patients subjected to burns are young women in domestic situations; and (3) a higher proportion of their TBSA was burned, with consequent higher mortality than for men. It was concluded that: (1) Haddon's matrix and the situational crime prevention framework of criminology assist in understanding the etiology of intentional burns and in identifying preventive measures; (2) social service and criminal justice agencies have important roles in dealing with victims of intentional burns during and after treatment; (3) full account should be taken of gender-related physical, psychological and family factors in planning treatment; and (4) maintaining careful records of burns cases is vital for estimating the prevalence and incidence of intentional injuries.
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- Mangai Natarajan
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York, Department of Criminal Justice, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY 10019, United States.
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Banerjee PR. Dowry in 21st-century India: the sociocultural face of exploitation. TRAUMA, VIOLENCE & ABUSE 2014; 15:34-40. [PMID: 23897921 DOI: 10.1177/1524838013496334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The World Health Organization (2009) implicates deep-rooted cultural and social norms as influential contributing factors toward physical and intimate partner violence against women. The dowry system is a social practice that perpetuates the oppression, torture, and murder of women in India. The practice of dowry is an expected part of marriage in cultures where arranged marriages are the norm. Violence can occur when the dowry or bride-price is deemed unsatisfactory by the recipient. In India, in spite of laws prohibiting the practice, not much has changed over the last 30 years. The National Crime Records Bureau of India, recorded a total of 8,618 female deaths related to dowry disputes in 2011, and the Asian Women's Human Rights Council (2009) estimates that the practice of dowry is implicated in 25,000 deaths and maiming of women between the ages of 15-34 in India every year. The current review of literature reveals that despite efforts on the part of the Indian government, social activists and feminists organizations in India, not much has changed over the past decade, in fact, the problem has increased, resulting in an unprecedented amount of mortality and morbidity among women in India.
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- Priya R Banerjee
- The College at Brockport, The State University of New York, Brockport, NY, USA
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Bhat M, Ullman SE. Examining marital violence in India: review and recommendations for future research and practice. TRAUMA, VIOLENCE & ABUSE 2014; 15:57-74. [PMID: 23887352 DOI: 10.1177/1524838013496331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Marital violence has been recognized globally as a grave public health concern with devastating consequences affecting the physical, reproductive, sexual and psychological health of women. This article is a narrative review about marital violence in India, an understudied subtype of domestic violence. We include both theoretical and empirical studies of legal definitions, incidence and prevalence, correlates of marital violence and the consequences of such violence on survivors (N = 18). In addition to examining the sociocultural context and correlates of marital violence in India, we discuss the implications of current knowledge and recommendations for reducing and responding to marital violence.
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- Meghna Bhat
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Mohanty S, Sen M, Sahu G. Analysis of risk factors of dowry death – A south Indian study. J Forensic Leg Med 2013; 20:316-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2012.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2012] [Revised: 07/12/2012] [Accepted: 09/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mendez-Bustos P, Lopez-Castroman J, Baca-García E, Ceverino A. Life cycle and suicidal behavior among women. ScientificWorldJournal 2013; 2013:485851. [PMID: 23533350 PMCID: PMC3603326 DOI: 10.1155/2013/485851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2012] [Accepted: 01/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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It is nowadays accepted that, independently of methodological issues, women commit fewer suicides than men but make more frequent attempts. Yet, female suicidal risk varies greatly along the lifetime and is linked to the most significant moments in it. A wide analysis of the existing literature was performed to provide a narrative description on the evolution of female suicidal rates from childhood to old age, considering the milestones in their life history. A detailed analysis of gender differences in suicidal behavior is key to establish preventive measures and priorities. More specific studies are needed to adapt future interventions on female suicide.
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- Pablo Mendez-Bustos
- Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Maule, Avenida San Miguel 3605, Talca, Chile
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- Department of Psychiatry, Fundacion Jimenez Diaz Hospital, Autonoma University, CIBERSAM Avenida Reyes Catolicos 2, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Fundacion Jimenez Diaz Hospital, Autonoma University, CIBERSAM Avenida Reyes Catolicos 2, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute Columbia University, 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Attempted suicide by self-immolation is a powerful predictive variable for survival of burn injuries. J Burn Care Res 2013; 33:642-8. [PMID: 22245801 DOI: 10.1097/bcr.0b013e3182479b28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Up to 9% of all burn victims in western countries are reported to have been caused by self-immolation with suicidal intent and usually involve extensive injuries. The authors sought to identify differences between suicide burn victims as opposed to those who sustained their injuries accidentally with regard to injury severity and mortality and determine the possible impact of suicide as a prognostic variable in the context of a scoring system such as the Abbreviated Burns Severity Index (ABSI). The data of all burns patients treated at the Specialist Burns Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital Zürich, between 1968 and 2008 were analyzed retrospectively. Of the 2813 patients included in the study, 191 were identified as attempted suicides, most commonly involving the use of accelerants. Thirty percent of all suicide victims had preexisting psychiatric diagnoses. Suicide victims presented with significantly more extensive burns (53.7%, ±0.98 SEM vs 21.4 %, ±0.36 SEM, P < .0001), had higher total ABSI scores (8.4, ±0.23 SEM vs 6.6, ±0.05 SEM, P < .0001), and had higher mortality rates (42.9% [83/191] vs 16.3% [426/2622]) than accident victims. Furthermore, logistic regression revealed suicide to be a significant predictor of mortality as inhalation injury (odds ratio 2.2, 95% confidence interval 1.4-3.5, P < .0003 and odds ratio 2.4, 95% confidence interval 1.4-4.0, P < .0009, respectively). The odds of dying from an attempted suicide are twice as high compared with those of accident patients in the same ABSI category, making suicide a powerful predictor of mortality. The authors therefore suggest including it as a fixed variable in scoring systems for estimating a patient's mortality after burn injuries such as the widely used ABSI.
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Taoi M, Wainiqolo I, Kafoa B, Kool B, Naisaki A, McCaig E, Ameratunga S. Characteristics of fatal and hospital admissions for burns in Fiji: a population-based study (TRIP Project-2). Burns 2012; 38:758-62. [PMID: 22342176 PMCID: PMC3445811 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2011.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2011] [Revised: 11/10/2011] [Accepted: 11/14/2011] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Over 95% of burn deaths are estimated to occur in low-and-middle-income countries. However, the epidemiology of burn-related injuries in Pacific Island Countries is unclear. This study investigated the incidence and demographic characteristics associated with fatal and hospitalised burns in Fiji. METHODS This cross-sectional study utilised the Fiji Injury Surveillance in Hospital database to estimate the population-based incidence and contextual characteristics associated with burns resulting in death or hospital admission (≥12h) during a 12-month period commencing 1st October 2005. RESULTS 116 people were admitted to hospital or died as a result of burns during the study period accounting for an overall annual incidence of 17.8/100,000 population, and mortality rate of 3.4/100,000. Most (92.2%) burns occurred at home, and 85.3% were recorded as unintentional. Burns were disproportionately higher among Fijian children compared with Fijian-Indian children with the converse occurring in adulthood. In adults, Indian women were at particularly high risk of death from self-inflicted burns as a consequence of 'conflict situations'. CONCLUSION Burns are a significant public health burden in Fiji requiring prevention and management strategies informed by important differences in the context of these injuries among the major ethic groups of the country.
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- Mable Taoi
- Research Unit, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji
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- Office of the Dean, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji
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- Office of the Dean, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji
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- Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Population Health, The University of Auckland; Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Public Health & Primary Care, Fiji National University, Fiji
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- Surgery (Orthopaedics), College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji
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- Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Population Health, The University of Auckland; Auckland, New Zealand
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Wu KCC, Chen YY, Yip PSF. Suicide methods in Asia: implications in suicide prevention. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2012; 9:1135-58. [PMID: 22690187 PMCID: PMC3366604 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph9041135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2012] [Revised: 03/13/2012] [Accepted: 03/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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As the largest continent in the World, Asia accounts for about 60% of World suicides. Preventing suicide by restricting access to suicide methods is one of the few evidence-based suicide prevention strategies. However, there has been a lack of systematic exploration of suicide methods in Asian countries. To amend this shortage, the current review examines the leading suicide methods in different Asian countries, their trend, their age- and sex- specific characteristics, and their implications for suicide prevention. In total, 42 articles with leading suicide methods data in 17 Asian countries/regions were retrieved. The epidemiologic characteristics and recent trends of common suicide methods reflect specific socio-cultural, economic, and religious situations in the region. Common suicide methods shift with the introduction of technologies and constructions, and have specific age- or sex-characteristics that may render the restriction of suicide methods not equally effective for all sex and age sub-groups. Charcoal burning, pesticide poisoning, native plant poisoning, self-immolation, and jumping are all prominent examples. In the information society, suicide prevention that focuses on suicide methods must monitor and control the innovation and spread of knowledge and practices of suicide "technologies". It may be more cost-effective to design safety into technologies as a way of suicide prevention while there is no rash of suicides yet by the new technologies. Further research on suicide methods is important for public health approaches to suicide prevention with sensitivity to socio-cultural, economic, and religious factors in different countries.
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- Kevin Chien-Chang Wu
- Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, 2F Medical Humanity Building, No. 1, Section 1, Ren-Ai Road, Zhong Zheng District, Taipei 10051, Taiwan;
- Department of Psychiatry, National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 1, Changde Street, Zhong Zheng District, Taipei 10048, Taiwan
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- Taipei City Psychiatric Center, Taipei City Hospital, 309 Songde Road, XinYi District, Taipei 11080, Taiwan
- Institute of Public Health and Department of Public Health, National Yang-Ming University, No. 155, Section 2, Linong Street, Bei Tou District, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong;
- Hong Kong Jockey Club Center for Suicide Research and Prevention, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Peck MD. Epidemiology of burns throughout the World. Part II: intentional burns in adults. Burns 2012; 38:630-7. [PMID: 22325849 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2011.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2011] [Revised: 11/28/2011] [Accepted: 12/27/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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A significant number of burns and deaths from fire are intentionally wrought. Rates of intentional burns are unevenly distributed throughout the world; India has a particularly high rate in young women whereas in Europe rates are higher in men in mid-life. Data from hospitalized burn patients worldwide reveal incidence rates for assault by fire and scalds ranging from 3% to 10%. The average proportion of the body surface area burned in an assault by fire or scalds is approximately 20%. In different parts of the world, attempted burning of others or oneself can be attributed to different motives. Circumstances under which assaults occur fall largely into the categories of interpersonal conflict, including spousal abuse, elder abuse, or interactions over contentious business transactions. Contributing social factors to assaults by burning include drug and alcohol abuse, non-constructive use of leisure time, non-participation in religious and community activities, unstable relationships, and extramarital affairs. Although the incidence of self-mutilation and suicide attempts by burning are relatively low, deliberate self-harm carries a significant risk of death, with an overall mortality rate of 65% worldwide. In those who resort to self-immolation, circumstantial themes reflect domestic discord, family dysfunction, and the social ramifications of unemployment. Preventing injurious burn-related violence requires a multifaceted approach, including legislation and enforcement, education, and advocacy. Better standardized assessment tools are needed to screen for risks of abuse and for psychiatric disorders in perpetrators.
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Clinico-Epidemiological Profile of Burn Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Coastal South India. J Burn Care Res 2012; 33:660-7. [DOI: 10.1097/bcr.0b013e31824795b7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Tuck A, Bhui K, Nanchahal K, McKenzie K. Suicide by burning in the South Asian origin population in England and Wales a secondary analysis of a national data set. BMJ Open 2011; 1:e000326. [PMID: 22184588 PMCID: PMC3244662 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2011-000326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2011] [Accepted: 11/08/2011] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Objectives A descriptive analysis of suicide by burning in England and Wales in the general population and in people of South Asian origin. Design A cross-sectional secondary analysis of a national data set. Setting A population study of all those who died by suicide in England and Wales between 1993 and 2003 inclusive. Participants All cases of suicide and undetermined intent identified by the Office for National Statistics for England and Wales. A computer algorithm was used to identify people of the South Asian origin from their names. There were 55 140 suicides in the UK between 1993 and 2003. The ratio of male to female suicides was 3:1. There were 1455 South Asian suicides identified by South Asian Name and Group Recognition Algorithm. Primary and secondary outcome measures Death by suicide and undetermined intent, as determined by Coroner's Inquest. ICD9 codes E958.1 and E988.1 and ICD10 codes X76 and Y26. Results 1.77% of suicides in the general population and 8.45% of suicides in the South Asian origin population were by burning. The suicide rate by burning was 0.8/100 000 person-years for England and Wales and 2.9/100 000 person-years for the South Asian origin population. The odds of suicide by burning were increased in the South Asian group as a whole (OR 3.06, 95% CI 2.30 to 4.08). Those born in Asia and Africa were at higher risk than those born in the UK (OR 2.69, 95% CI 2.01 to 3.60 and OR 2.10, 95% CI 1.46 to 3.01, respectively). The increased risk was for those aged 25-64 years. Conclusion Suicide by burning remains a significant issue in the South Asian origin working-age population in England and Wales. A prevention strategy could target working-age people of South Asian origin born abroad as they are at the highest risk. More in depth research on the reasons for using this method may help to identify possible prevention strategies.
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- Andrew Tuck
- Social Equity and Health Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Psychiatry at the Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine & Dentistry Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Social Equity and Health Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Shanmugakrishnan RR, Narayanan V, Thirumalaikolundusubramanian P. Epidemiology of burns in a teaching hospital in south India. Indian J Plast Surg 2011; 41:34-7. [PMID: 19753198 PMCID: PMC2739549 DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.41108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Despite many medical advances, burns continue to remain a challenging problem due to the lack of infrastructure and trained professionals as well as the increased cost of treatment, all of which have an impact on the outcome. There is very little information on the pattern of outcomes among burn patients in relation to clinical aspects in India. Hence, the present study was undertaken in a burns unit to determine selected epidemiological variables, assess the clinical aspects (etiology, extent and anatomical location) and first aid measures adopted and finally to analyse the outcomes in cases of burn injuries. In addition, we have sought to suggest measures to remove myths about pre-hospital burn treatment and provide recommendations to healthcare professionals.
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- R Raja Shanmugakrishnan
- Departments of Medicine and Plastic Surgery, Madurai Medical College, Madurai - 625 020, Tamil Nadu India
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Poeschla B, Combs H, Livingstone S, Romm S, Klein MB. Self-immolation: Socioeconomic, cultural and psychiatric patterns. Burns 2011; 37:1049-57. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2011.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2010] [Revised: 01/21/2011] [Accepted: 02/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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