Socio-demographic characteristics and clinical profile among suicide attempters

Introduction Suicide is a real public health problem. Like many other countries, Tunisia seems to be experiencing an amplification of the phenomenon. attempts are much more frequent and estimated around 20 times number suicides Objectives The objective was describe sociodemographic characteristics clinical profile suicide attempters in patients hospitalized emergency room. Methods This study carried out with admitted vital emergencies for attempted over period 6 months. A pre-made questionnaire used collect data. We SIS “suicide intention scale” assess intent attempt PHQ9 “PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE” presence severity depressive symptoms. excluded Patients major cognitive impairment, which prevents understanding questionnaire. Results Our sample consisted 101 patients. Of participants, 69.3% were female. Their age varied between 18 65 years average 30.93 years. socioeconomic level low 23.8% cases. education did not exceed secondary school 91% suicides. Almost half (45%) have been professionally inactive. Participants included our single 51.5% had family history 15% Prior psychiatric follow-up found 34% attempts. More than third (36.6%) participants moderate severe depression according results PHQ-9. Recurrences concerned 44% survey previous 3.9. Suicidal rated strong 47% . Conclusions behavior one leading causes death disability worldwide. In study, 1 3 depression. Further research needed identify risk factors examine relationship mental illness suicidal Disclosure Interest None Declared