TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - Correlates of suicidal intent in attempted suicide
JO  - Hong Kong journal of psychiatry
A1  - Chandrasekaran, R.
A1  - Gnanaselane, J.
SP  - 118
EP  - 121+140
VL  - 15
IS  - 4
N2  - OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was to assess the correlates of suicidal intent of subjects in a South Indian population following their first suicide attempt. <br><br>PATIENTS AND METHODS: The sample subjects were selected from those who were admitted to emergency medical services of a tertiary care hospital. The study was conducted for a period of 1 year. The study protocol involved the use of standardised criteria and instruments to conduct the interview. <br><br>RESULTS: Gender, marital status, and employment status had no significant impact on suicidal intent. Age and the presence of a mental disorder were found to be linked to suicidal intent. Lethality and suicidal intent were also closely related. Hopelessness and depression emerged as the key determinants of suicidal intent. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The study confirms the influence of hopelessness and depression on suicide intent in a population culturally different from those in the West. © 2005 Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1026-2121
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -