Repetition of parasuicide: risk factors in general hospital referred patients
- Authors:
- BATT Agnes, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 7(3), June 1998, pp.285-297.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on a study of subjects referred to the accident and emergency ward of a University Hospital in France following a suicide attempt. Provides an epidemiological description of the patients then describes the cohort according to previous suicidal history and thirdly according to the occurrence of early repeats during the study period. Results found that major repeaters are over 18 and patients with clusters of episodes are mostly adults. The use of risk factors in the setting up of care-strategy policies is discussed.
- Subject terms:
- mental health problems, prevention, risk, suicide, attempted suicide, emergency health services;
- Location(s):
- France
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN online:
- 1360-0567
- ISSN print:
- 0963-8237