Title of article :
Non-Judicial Hanging in Guilan Province, Iran between 2011 and 2013
Author/Authors :
Monsef Kasmaee, Vahid Road trauma Research Center - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht , Zohrevandi, Behzad Road trauma Research Center - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht , Asadi, Payman Road trauma Research Center - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht , Shakouri, Negar Road trauma Research Center - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht
Pages :
4
From page :
155
To page :
158
Abstract :
Introduction: Hanging is one of the most commonly used way to commit suicide in many countries. This method used in suicide is considered a problem in Iran too, but no clear data exists regarding hanging in different regions or the country as a whole. Because of the epidemiologic differences in non-judicial hanging in different regions, this study aimed to assess it in Gilan province, Iran between 2011 and 2013. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, profiles of hanging cases registered in Poorsina hospital in Gilan, Iran between 2011 and 2013 were evaluated. Age, sex, marital status, place of residency, level of education, occupation, history of suicide, history of clinical illness, season of suicide and hanging outcome were evaluated. Results: 59 cases of hanging (mean age 31.4 ± 13.1 years and 83.0% male) were evaluated. 12 (20.34%) suffered from psychological disorders, and 9 (15.2%) confessed to substance abuse. 7 (11.9%) had a history of suicide attempts by hanging. Hanging was significantly higher in men (p<0.001), people with an education level of less than high school diploma (p=0.02) and the unemployed (p<0.05) patients. In the end, 20 (33.9%) of these attempts resulted in death. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that in 2 years, 59 cases committed suicide by hanging themselves, 33.9% of which finally died. Committing suicide by hanging was significantly more prevalent in men, people with an education level of less than high school diploma and the unemployed.
Keywords :
Suicide , outcome assessment , hanging
Journal title :
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine (AAEM)
Serial Year :
2015
Record number :
2515175
Link To Document :
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