Title of article :
Epidemiology of Self - Burning in Iranian Townships Covered by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Author/Authors :
Sheikh Fathollahi, Mahmood Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department- Occupational Environment Research Center- Medical School-Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan , Gorgi, Zeinab epidemiology and Biostatistics Department- Medical School- Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan , Vazirinejad, Reza Department of Social Medicine, Social Determinants of Health Research Center- Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan , Rezaeian, Mohsen Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department- Occupational Environment Research Center- Medical School-Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan
Abstract :
Background: Self - burning is known as an extremely violent means of suicide.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of self - burning in Iranian townships covered by Shiraz University of
Medical Sciences during years 2009 to 2012.
Patients and Methods: This cross - sectional research was performed on 250 self - burning cases and 181 self - burning attempts.
Data was collected from the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program Checklist. To analyze the data, the chi - square test and
logistic regression model were utilized.
Results: Most self - burning cases were observed in females (70.4%), married individuals (60.4%), an age group of 15 to 24 years (38%),
and rural residents (60.8%). Moreover, the highest and lowest self - burning cases had occurred during spring (31.2%) and fall (17.6%)
(P = 0.736).
Conclusions: The findings are indicative of a high occurrence of self - burning among young married females. Therefore, it is vital
to provide this at risk group with the necessary prevention programs.
Keywords :
Self - Burning , Epidemiology , Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
