Suicide among AIDS Patients

Ar, Copeland

doi:10.1177/002580249303300105

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“…They opt for deliberate self-harm over trivial issues and make non-fatal suicidal attempts where the actual intention to kill may be lacking (Nils, 1993;Arun et al, 2005) More mature adult individuals, however, appear to be 'determined death seekers' who successfully commit suicide. This is consistent with most previous studies (Shneidman,1976;Nils, 1993;Copeland, 1993). However, a study from Los Angeles reports that very young and elderly people commit suicide more often than other age groups (Weinberger et al, 2000).…”

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A comparative analysis of suicide and parasuicide

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A prospective study was conducted to analyse the spectrum of suicide attempters and completers at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, India, over a period of three years (January 2001 to December 2004). The present study comprised a total sample population of 246 cases, of whom 90 died and 156 survived the attempt (1:1.73). Men outnumbered women in the deceased group and women surpassed men in the survivor group. The mean age for the deceased group was 42 years compared with 30 years for the survivor group. Prior attempted suicide in the deceased group was 6.6%. Eighty-three percent of the total population studied opted for 'chemical methods', where insecticides topped the list (64.6%) in both the deceased and the survivor group. Among those who preferred 'physical methods', 50% died and 50% survived. In the current study, 17% of the subjects had received a psychiatric consultation, of whom 91.3% were diagnosed in the spectrum of 'depressive disorders.' Knowledge about the legalities of suicide was lacking in 65% of victims and their kin.

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A comparative analysis of suicide and parasuicide

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“…The majority of the victims were in the third or fourth decade of their lives. Similar findings were observed in other studies (Wekstein, 1979;Sheneidman, 1985;Copeland, 1993;Retterstol, 1993). However, data from the World Health Organisation (Diekstra and Gulbinat, 1993) reports that adolescents and elderly individuals are at a higher risk of committing suicide.…”

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Autopsy study of fatal deliberate self harm

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A retrospective autopsy study of fatal deliberate self harm (FDSH) was undertaken in the mortuary of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, Southern India over a period of 12 years (1993-2004). Out of 1917 cases autopsied, 21.2% were deaths due to deliberate self harm (DSH). The male sex (66.1%) and victims in the third decade of life (35.9%) predominated. More than two-thirds of the decedents were married. More fatalities were observed during the winter season (35.8%) and in the day time (62.2%). Dispair with life (61.9%) was the most common motive for FDSH. The majority of fatalities were due to poisoning (73.5%), where organophosphorous compounds topped the list (71.9%). About one-third of the victims survived for 18 to 24 hours after DSH.

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“…Copeland [41] investigated 25 AIDS‐related cases of suicide from 1985 to 1989 in a Florida county. Diagnosis of AIDS or fear of AIDS played a role in all the suicides.…”

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Suicidal Behaviour in People with HIV/AIDS: A Review

Komiti

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Grech

et al. 2001

Aust N Z J Psychiatry

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The increased rate of suicidal behaviour in HIV-infected persons is consistent with findings in other medically ill groups with chronic, life-threatening disorders. However, assessment of any possible direct effect of HIV/AIDS on suicidal behaviour is confounded by methodological limitations of many of the studies. More longitudinal studies encompassing other affected groups including heterosexual populations and women are needed to elucidate the relationship between suicidal behaviour and HIV/AIDS.

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Suicide among AIDS Patients

Cited by 13 publications

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A comparative analysis of suicide and parasuicide

A comparative analysis of suicide and parasuicide

Autopsy study of fatal deliberate self harm

Suicidal Behaviour in People with HIV/AIDS: A Review

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