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Suicide attempts in a emergency hospital / Perfil de tentativas de suicidio em um hospital de emergencia
Alves, Veronica de Medeiros; Silva, Amanda Mirlla Santos da; Magalhaes, Ana Paula Nogueira de; Andrade, Tiago Gomes de; Faro, Ana Cristina Mancussi e; Nardi, Antonio E..
  • Alves, Veronica de Medeiros; Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Instituto de Ciencias Biologicas. Arapiraca. BR
  • Silva, Amanda Mirlla Santos da; Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Instituto de Ciencias Biologicas. Arapiraca. BR
  • Magalhaes, Ana Paula Nogueira de; Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Instituto de Ciencias Biologicas. Arapiraca. BR
  • Andrade, Tiago Gomes de; Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Instituto de Ciencias Biologicas. Arapiraca. BR
  • Faro, Ana Cristina Mancussi e; Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Instituto de Ciencias Biologicas. Arapiraca. BR
  • Nardi, Antonio E.; Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Instituto de Ciencias Biologicas. Arapiraca. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 72(2): 123-128, 02/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-702560
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to characterize the profiles of suicide attempts that were attended to in the Hospital of Alagoas in the year 2010. Four hundred sixty-one charts and service bulletins were analyzed. Patients attempting suicide were predominately female. There were significant difference for suicide attempts (SAs) among men and women in the age of 10 to 19 years and 60 to 69 years. Women have tried more suicide aged between 10 and 19 years and men between 60 and 69 years. The ingestion of drugs was the most frequent method for women; and poisoning, use of sharp objects and hanging for men. The results of this study may contribute to elaboration, planning and implementation of preventive measures to reduce cases of SAs.
RESUMO
Este estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar o perfil das tentativas de suicídio (TS) que foram atendidos num Hospital de Alagoas, no ano de 2010. Quatrocentos e sessenta e um boletins foram analisados. Houve diferença significativa para as tentativas de suicídio entre homens e mulheres nas faixas etárias de 10 a 19 anos e de 60 a 69 anos. As mulheres cometem mais suicídio na faixa etária entre 10 e 19 anos e os homens entre 60 e 69 anos. A ingestão de drogas foi o método mais frequente para as mulheres; o envenenamento, uso de objetos pontiagudos e enforcamento para homens. Os resultados deste estudo podem contribuir para a elaboração, planejamento e implementação de medidas preventivas em casos de TS.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Suicide, Attempted / Emergency Service, Hospital Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Alagoas/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Suicide, Attempted / Emergency Service, Hospital Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Alagoas/BR