Characteristics of Suicide Attempters Visiting Emergency Department / 재활간호학회지
Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
;
: 55-63, 2016.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-643947
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics of suicide attempters visiting emergency department in a general hospital located at local city.METHODS:
To investigate the characteristics of suicide attempters, the medical records of 201 suicide attempters were reviewed with a structured analytic sheet. Data were analyzed using χ² test, two sample t-test, and oneway ANOVA.RESULTS:
Among total of 201 suicide attempters, 114 (56.7%) lived in rural areas. 114 (56.7%) were men and most of them (71, 35.3%) lived in rural areas. 155 (77.5%) was the first trier and the most frequently used method was taking pesticides. There were gender and regional differences in the suicide-related characteristics of suicide attempters.CONCLUSION:
The results provide empirical evidences to design and implement strategies at both macro and micro levels to prevent suicide.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pesticides
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Suicide
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Medical Records
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Emergencies
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Hospitals, General
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Methods
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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