TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - A systematic analysis of online broadcasts of suicidality in China
JO  - Asia-Pacific psychiatry
A1  - Li, Ang
A1  - Huang, Xiaoxiao
A1  - Zhu, Tingshao
SP  - e12302
EP  - e12302
VL  - 10
IS  - 3
N2  - INTRODUCTION: This study attempts to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of online broadcasts of suicidality in China. <br><br>METHODS: A total of 193 incidents were identified by systematically searching for relevant news reports on the internet. A content analysis on these news reports was conducted to obtain information on the characteristics of each individual incident. <br><br>RESULTS: Of these incidents, the ratio of males to females was 1:1.7 (age: 24.6 ± 6.1 years old). Approximately 45.4% and 70.8% of incidents were located in the region of Eastern China and Southern China, respectively, and 15.7% of incidents were unemployed. The most common suicide method was wrist cutting (57.5%), and the most common suicide location was at home (35.2%). Instant messaging apps (52.8%) were most frequently used for broadcasting suicidal thoughts and actions. Relationship breakup (61.1%) was reported as the leading cause of suicide. Furthermore, of the 193 incidents, 19 indicated that they suffered from a mental disorder, and 12 revealed that they had a history of suicide attempts. There were significant gender, age, regional, and occupational differences across the categories. <br><br>DISCUSSION: This study indicates that in China, suicide prevention programmes need to target internet users.<br><br>© 2017 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1758-5864
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/appy.12302
ID  - ref1
ER  -