@article{ref1,
title="Analysis of suicide notes: An experience in Eskişehir City",
journal="Noro Psikiyatr Ars",
year="2014",
author="Karbeyaz, K. and Akkaya, H. and Balçi, Y. and Urazel, B.",
volume="51",
number="3",
pages="275-279",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: It is estimated that a million people around the world die by suicide each year. It has been reported that a note was left in 5%-43% of the suicides. In this study, it we aimed to evaluate and discuss suicide notes in our city which is situated in Western Anatolia and where several universities are located.; Method: All forensic deaths in Eskişehir in 10-year period between 2001 and 2011 were evaluated. Forensic investigation files were assessed. After investigation, Out of 399 cases, 168 (42.1%) cases, who were determined to have left a suicide letter, telephone message (sms) or message via social network sites, were included in the scope of the study.; Results: It was found that 95 (56.5%) of all cases had left a suicide letter, 69 (41.1%) cases had sent a telephone message to a person or more than one person, 4 (2.4%) cases had written notes about suicide and death in social networking sites.; Conclusion: A suicide note is an important finding in suicide cases to clarify the case. However, the note should be confirmed by investigation to be accepted as evidence. © 2014 Galenos Yayinevi. All rights reserved.<p /><p>Language: tr</p>",
language="tr",
issn="1300-0667",
doi="10.4274/npa.y7000",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.4274/npa.y7000"
}