Epidemiology of Self - Burning in Iranian Townships Covered by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
| Author | Mahmood Sheikh Fathollahi | en |
| Author | Zeinab Gorgi | en |
| Author | Reza Vazirinejad | en |
| Author | Mohsen Rezaeian | en |
| Orcid | Mohsen Rezaeian [0000-0003-3070-0166] | en |
| Issued Date | 2018-03-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background:: Self - burning is known as an extremely violent means of suicide. Objectives:: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of self - burning in Iranian townships covered by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences during years 2009 to 2012. Patients and Methods: This cross - sectional research was performed on 250 self - burning cases and 181 self - burning attempts. Data was collected from the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program Checklist. To analyze the data, the chi - square test and logistic regression model were utilized. Results: Most self - burning cases were observed in females (70.4%), married individuals (60.4%), an age group of 15 to 24 years (38%), and rural residents (60.8%). Moreover, the highest and lowest self - burning cases had occurred during spring (31.2%) and fall (17.6%) (P = 0.736). Conclusions: The findings are indicative of a high occurrence of self - burning among young married females. Therefore, it is vital to provide this at risk group with the necessary prevention programs. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijhrba.67610 | en |
| Keyword | Self - Burning | en |
| Keyword | Epidemiology | en |
| Keyword | Shiraz University of Medical Sciences | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Epidemiology of Self - Burning in Iranian Townships Covered by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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