Title of article :
A Self-inflicted Hot Oil Burn in a Male With a Major Psychiatric Disorder: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Ismaili Shahroudi Moqaddam, Zahra Department of Forensic Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Saberi Isfeedvajani, Mohsen Department of Community Medicine - Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
ntroduction: Suicide is a major challenge to public health worldwide, and self-inflicted burn is one of the most violent suicide methods.
Case Presentation: In this case, a self-inflicted hot oil burn in a male with schizotypal personality and major depressive disorder is reported.
Conclusion: Psychiatric disorders, marital problems, and economic poverty are mentioned as risk factors for self-inflicted burn. Thus, these risk factors should be considered in the management of self-inflicted burn patients.
Keywords :
Suicide , Burn , Schizotypal Personality Disorder , Forensic Medicine , Depressive Disorder , Self-injurious Behavior
Journal title :
Hospital Practices and Research (HPR)
