#Psychosocial Stressors among #Suicide Attempters Attending JIPMER Hospital Puducherry by Kavitha RR in BJSTR
Abstract
Introduction: Suicide attempts are also viewed as unsuccessful
lethal action and a possibility factor for future completed suicide.
Psychosocial stressors in broader terms include interpersonal, social, familial,
societal, psychological factors that can be the cause or consequences of
stress.
This study is aimed at identifying the psychosocial stressors of suicide
attempters attending JIPMER hospital Puducherry.
Methods: A descriptive cross sectional survey was conducted at
JIPMER hospital, Puducherry among 50 suicide attempters selected
through convenience sampling. Semi structured questionnaire used for the
study included demographic data sheet, Presumptive Stressful
Life Event scale, Daily Hassles Scale-R, Beck’s suicide intent scale.
Data were analyzed using SPSS 20. Independent sample t-test, ANOVA and
Pearson correlation were used as different statistical methods. AP value
less than 05 was considered as statistically significant
Results: Family conflicts and financial problems were the
stressful life events among the participants while alcohol use by self
or family was
the major daily hassle. Majority 26 (53%) of the participants had
moderate suicide intent. There was a significant association of
psychosocial
stressors with employment status with p=0.030. Medical illness had
relationship with daily hassles and suicide intent with p=.05.
Acknowledgement: The most troubling psychosocial stressors
were family based. This suggest family based intervention, focused on
social
intervention and tackling substance abuse in the family and teaching
therapeutic interpersonal behaviors to reduce family conflicts may
reduce
the risk of future suicide attempts.
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