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Self poisoning in Auckland.

J S Werry, J Pedder

    The New Zealand Medical Journal
    |March 24, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Self poisoning cases, often impulsive acts rather than suicide attempts, are common among young adults, particularly females. Most patients require outpatient care, highlighting the need for accurate terminology.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Clinical Toxicology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Deliberate self-poisoning is a significant public health concern.
    • Previous studies have explored motivations and demographics of self-poisoning.
    • The terminology used, such as 'attempted suicide,' may not accurately reflect patient intent.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the characteristics of patients presenting with deliberate self-poisoning.
    • To compare self-poisoning patients with a matched control group.
    • To evaluate the accuracy of the term 'attempted suicide' for these cases.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 550 self-poisoning cases at Auckland Hospital (1971-72).
    • Personal interviews with a subgroup of 100 self-poisoning patients.

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  • Comparison of the subgroup with 100 matched orthopaedic outpatients.

    • Main Results:

    • Self-poisoners were predominantly young (15-24 years), female, and had prior psychiatric contact or self-poisoning episodes.
    • Commonly used substances were legitimate prescription drugs, especially psychiatric medications (hypnotics, anxiolytics).
    • The act was typically impulsive, not intended to be fatal, with most patients needing only outpatient treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-poisoning often represents a maladaptive coping mechanism rather than a direct suicide attempt.
    • The term 'self-poisoning' is more accurate and less misleading than 'attempted suicide' in most instances.
    • Findings support a focus on outpatient management and understanding the impulsive nature of these events.