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Deliberate self-poisoning in Oman.

Ziad A J Zaidan1, David T Burke, Atsu S S Dorvlo

  • 1Department of Behavioural Medicine, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

Tropical Medicine & International Health : TM & IH
|May 29, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Self-harm rates in Oman are low but rising, primarily affecting women, students, and the unemployed. Common methods include analgesics and non-pharmaceutical chemicals, often linked to social or psychiatric issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Deliberate self-harm presents a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding regional variations in self-harm is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the demographics, triggers, and methods of deliberate self-harm in Oman.
  • To establish a baseline for self-harming behaviors in the Omani population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of Accident and Emergency (A & E) records from Muscat hospitals (1993-1998).
  • Data collection included patient demographics, precipitating factors, and self-harm methods.

Main Results:

  • 123 cases of deliberate self-harm were recorded over five years.

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  • The majority of individuals were women, students, and unemployed, often facing family, marital, or psychiatric issues.
  • Analgesics (e.g., paracetamol) and non-pharmaceutical chemicals were the most frequent methods employed.

    • Conclusions:

    • Oman exhibits a lower incidence of self-injurious behavior compared to international and some Islamic country benchmarks.
    • A concerning trend indicates a rising rate of self-harm, with a notable preference for ingesting toxic doses of analgesics or chemicals.