Author/Authors :
Massah, Omid University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Rafiee, Nastaran Department of General Psychology - Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences - Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran , Farhoudian, Ali Department of Psychiatry - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Bahmani, Bahman Department of Counseling - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Ahounbar, Elaheh University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Mousavi, Hadi University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Roshani, Mohsen University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Objectives: This study aimed to compare the ratio of suicide attempts between female opium
and Methamphetamine (MA) users to determine the relationship between the increased
prevalence of MA and suicide risk.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 136 drug dependent females were randomly selected
from Tehran. Data gathering was performed by a demographic questionnaire and Beck Scale
for Suicidal Ideation. Data were analyzed by Chi-squared test and Independent Samples t-test.
Results: There was no significant different in suicidal ideation between the two groups;
however, the suicide attempt was significantly higher in the MA users compared to opium
users (P<0.001).
Discussion: Suicide attempt is much higher in females who use crystal MA, compared to
female opium users. This could be a warning to prevent associated risks.
Keywords :
Methamphetamine , Opium , Suicide attempt , Women , Iran
