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

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