TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Sociodemographic characteristics and patterns of suicide in Pakistan: an analysis of current trends
JO  - Community mental health journal
A1  - Naveed, Sadiq
A1  - Tahir, Sania Mumtaz
A1  - Imran, Nazish
A1  - Rafiq, Bariah
A1  - Ayub, Maryam
A1  - Haider, Imran Ijaz
A1  - Khan, Murad Moosa
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - Suicide is a global phenomenon with about 79% of suicides occurring in low and middle-income countries. This study investigated current trends, demographics, and characteristics of completed suicides based on reports from leading Pakistani Newspapers. This study performed a qualitative analysis of completed suicides in Pakistan's four newspapers from January 1st, 2019, through December 31st, 2020. Data about socio-demographic characteristics, methods of suicide, possible motives, and associated features were analyzed. 2295 suicides were reported in Pakistan during 2019 and 2020. About 61.87% were completed by men, and 38.12% by women. The most suicides occurred in individuals ages < 30 years. The predominant method of suicide in this group was ingestion of poisonous substances. The most commonly reported reasons for suicide were domestic conflicts, financial problems, and failure in love/marriage. By providing insight into characteristics of suicide, this study highlights the need for effective suicide prevention policies and programs to tackle rising rates of suicide in Pakistan.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0010-3853
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10597-022-01086-7
ID  - ref1
ER  -