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Abolghasemi H, Mokhtari Sorkhani T, Farhoodi F, Bidaki R. Investigating the Demographic Characteristics of People with Suicide Attempt in Imam Ali Super-Specialty Clinic and the Comprehensive Psychiatry Center in Yazd during 2022-2023: A Short Report. JRUMS 2025; 24 (3) :303-311
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Background and Objectives: Suicide is a challenge with widespread social and psychological consequences. This study aimed to determine the demographic characteristics of individuals who attempted suicide in Yazd Province during 2022-2023.
Materials and Methods: The present descriptive study was conducted with the participation of 68 individuals with a history of suicide attempts who were under the care of psychiatrists at Imam Ali Clinic and the Comprehensive Psychiatric Center of Yazd. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews using convenience sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the chi-square test
Results: The mean age of the participants was 33.04±12.32 years, and 52.9% were female. The most common reasons for suicide attempts were marital problems (20.6%), depression (16.2%), and financial difficulties (13.2%). Suicide attempts were more prevalent among married, employed individuals with lower educational levels and no history of visiting a psychologist. Drug overdose, particularly among women, was the most common method.
Conclusion: The findings emphasize the necessity of implementing psychosocial interventions, teaching coping skills, and increasing access to mental health services to prevent suicide.
Keywords: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal Ideation, Yazd
Funding: This study did not have any funds.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical considerations: The Ethics Committee of Azad University of Yazd approved the study (IR.IAU.YAZD.REC.1402.007).
Authors’ contributions:
- Conceptualization: Reza Bidaki, Hosein Abolghasemi
- Methodology: Reza Bidaki
- Data collection: Reza Bidaki, Hosein Abolghasemi
- Formal analysis: Hosein Abolghasemi, Farzad Farhoodi
- Supervision: Reza Bidaki, Farzad Farhoodi
- Project administration: Reza Bidaki, Farzad Farhoodi
- Writing – original draft: Hosein Abolghasemi, Tayebeh Mokhtari Sorkhani
- Writing – review & editing: Hosein Abolghasemi, Tayebeh Mokhtari Sorkhani, Reza Bidaki
Materials and Methods: The present descriptive study was conducted with the participation of 68 individuals with a history of suicide attempts who were under the care of psychiatrists at Imam Ali Clinic and the Comprehensive Psychiatric Center of Yazd. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews using convenience sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the chi-square test
Results: The mean age of the participants was 33.04±12.32 years, and 52.9% were female. The most common reasons for suicide attempts were marital problems (20.6%), depression (16.2%), and financial difficulties (13.2%). Suicide attempts were more prevalent among married, employed individuals with lower educational levels and no history of visiting a psychologist. Drug overdose, particularly among women, was the most common method.
Conclusion: The findings emphasize the necessity of implementing psychosocial interventions, teaching coping skills, and increasing access to mental health services to prevent suicide.
Keywords: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal Ideation, Yazd
Funding: This study did not have any funds.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical considerations: The Ethics Committee of Azad University of Yazd approved the study (IR.IAU.YAZD.REC.1402.007).
Authors’ contributions:
- Conceptualization: Reza Bidaki, Hosein Abolghasemi
- Methodology: Reza Bidaki
- Data collection: Reza Bidaki, Hosein Abolghasemi
- Formal analysis: Hosein Abolghasemi, Farzad Farhoodi
- Supervision: Reza Bidaki, Farzad Farhoodi
- Project administration: Reza Bidaki, Farzad Farhoodi
- Writing – original draft: Hosein Abolghasemi, Tayebeh Mokhtari Sorkhani
- Writing – review & editing: Hosein Abolghasemi, Tayebeh Mokhtari Sorkhani, Reza Bidaki
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Psychiatry
Received: 2024/05/27 | Accepted: 2025/05/5 | Published: 2025/06/20
Received: 2024/05/27 | Accepted: 2025/05/5 | Published: 2025/06/20
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