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Suicidal behavior in black South Africans.

Lourens Schlebusch1, Naseema B M Vawda, Brenda A Bosch

  • 1Department of Medically Applied Psychology, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa. schlebusch1@med.und.ac.za

Crisis
|June 18, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Suicidal behavior in Black South Africans, previously underresearched, shows an apparent increase. This trend is linked to historical healthcare access issues and ongoing post-Apartheid societal challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Suicidal behavior in Black South Africans remains underresearched.
  • Previous studies highlighted suicidal behavior as a significant issue in other ethnic groups within South Africa.
  • The Apartheid era imposed significant barriers to healthcare access for all South Africans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent research on suicidal behavior in Black South Africans.
  • To identify trends and potential explanations for changes in suicidal behavior within this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research.
  • Analysis of reported clinical populations.

Main Results:

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  • An apparent increase in suicidal behavior among Black South Africans is indicated.
  • Explanations involve historical healthcare access difficulties during Apartheid.
  • Current post-Apartheid societal transformation and its pressures are also implicated.

    • Conclusions:

    • Recent research suggests a rise in suicidal behavior among Black South Africans.
    • Socio-cultural and socio-economic pressures, exacerbated by the legacy of Apartheid and societal transformation, are potential contributing factors.