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[Suicid attempts among first and second generation immigrants].

Tarik A Yilmaz¹, Anita Riecher-Rössler

¹Psychiatrische Abteilung, Universität Bilim, Istanbul. atarikyilmaz@superonline.com

Neuropsychiatrie : Klinik, Diagnostik, Therapie Und Rehabilitation : Organ Der Gesellschaft Osterreichischer Nervenarzte Und Psychiater

|December 17, 2008

Summary

Second-generation female Turkish immigrants in Switzerland show increased suicide attempt risk. Family and partner violence is a key issue for suicidal female immigrants across both generations.

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Area of Science:

Sociology
Psychiatry
Public Health

Background:

Immigrant populations often face unique stressors impacting mental health.
Understanding suicide attempt characteristics in specific migrant groups is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the demographic and psychosocial characteristics of first and second-generation Turkish immigrants who attempted suicide in Basel-City, Switzerland.
To identify risk factors associated with suicidal behavior in this population.

Main Methods:

A 7-year observational study of immigrants admitted to University Hospital of Basel-City after a suicide attempt.
Data collection included demographic information and reported reasons for the attempt.

Main Results:

The study included 70 suicide attempters, with 35.7% being first-generation and 64.3% second-generation Turkish immigrants.
The female-to-male sex ratio was higher in second-generation (3.1:1) compared to first-generation (1.3:1) attempters.
Violence in family and partnership was reported as a primary issue by 24.1% of first-generation and 14.7% of second-generation female attempters.

Conclusions:

Second-generation female Turkish immigrants appear to be a particularly vulnerable group regarding suicidal behavior.
Violence within family and partnership contexts is a significant contributing factor to suicide attempts among female Turkish immigrants of both generations.