2018
DOI: 10.1186/s12888-018-1670-6
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Abstract: BackgroundSuicide within the Amerindian community of Camopi (1741 inhabitants) in French Guiana has been an increasing problem widely reported in the media leading the French Government to mandate a parliamentary mission to investigate the matter. The purpose of the study was to describe this phenomenon and identify factors associated with suicide attempts.MethodsA retrospective observational study was conducted from the health centers’ medical records. All suicide attempts and suicides committed between 2008 … Show more

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“…The present data show that the risk is much higher in the isolated Amerindian territories than in the isolated maroon territories, which suggests additional populational factors. A previous study in Camopi-Trois Sauts, with a small qualitative component showed a lethal mix of isolation, desperation in the perceived lack of future prospects, depression, frequent alcohol addiction and substance use, conflict, and a history of abuse [29]. An additional hypothesis, could be the turbulent transition between "gerontocratic" cultures where elders are at the top of the social structure to a more neontocratic modern culture where the values of youth become preeminent [30].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The present data show that the risk is much higher in the isolated Amerindian territories than in the isolated maroon territories, which suggests additional populational factors. A previous study in Camopi-Trois Sauts, with a small qualitative component showed a lethal mix of isolation, desperation in the perceived lack of future prospects, depression, frequent alcohol addiction and substance use, conflict, and a history of abuse [29]. An additional hypothesis, could be the turbulent transition between "gerontocratic" cultures where elders are at the top of the social structure to a more neontocratic modern culture where the values of youth become preeminent [30].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Only a handful of studies have been published on suicide-related issues in Kazakhstan [ 4 , 5 ]. Suicide is a critical social problem around the world [ 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ], as it causes great sadness to the deceased’s family and friends, their acquaintances and associates, and to those who have supported them [ 10 , 11 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%