Gender differences in suicidal intent and choice of method among suicide attempters
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The objective was to examine gender differences in choice of method and suicidal intent among persons referred to a suicide prevention center. A total of 351 consecutive patients who had attempted suicide were interviewed using the European Parasuicide Study Interview Schedule I (EPSIS I) while participating in a 2-week inpatient treatment program. They were invited to a 1-year follow-up interview, and followed in the National Patient Register. Compared to women, men who had attempted suicide were older, had better self-esteem, fewer depressive symptoms, and higher total suicidal intention scores, but they were not more likely to use violent methods. Neither use of violent method nor dangerousness of the attempt was associated with suicidal intention. Although men had higher suicide intent scores than women, there were no significant gender differences in the number of repeat suicide attempts during a 1-year follow-up period. Suicidal intent was not related to dangerousness of suicide method.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 209-12 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0227-5910 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2008 |
ID: 13860171