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  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Suicide attempts represent a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the differences between first and multiple suicide attempters is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Identifying predictors of repeated suicide behavior can inform prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare demographic and clinical variables between first-time and multiple suicide attempters.
  • To investigate risk and protective factors associated with multiple suicide attempts.
  • To inform clinical practice and public health initiatives for suicide prevention.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study of 228 patients presenting to the emergency department after a suicide attempt.
  • Patients were categorized into first-time (n=148) and multiple (n=80) attempters.
  • Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of multiple attempts.

Main Results:

  • Multiple attempters were younger, unmarried, and presented with more severe psychopathology, including psychiatric and personality disorders, lower functioning, and a family history of suicide.
  • Multiple attempters reported higher levels of suicidality, such as repetitive and severe suicide ideation.
  • Lower psychiatric resources, including interpersonal stress, conflicting relationships, social isolation, lower personal achievement, and poor emotional control, were noted in multiple attempters.
  • Predictors for multiple attempts included suicide ideation severity and conflicting interpersonal relationships.
  • Protective factors against multiple attempts were a higher global functioning score in the past year and being over 45 years old.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple suicide attempters demonstrate a more severe clinical profile compared to first-time attempters.
  • Interventions aimed at reducing suicide ideation severity, improving interpersonal relationships, and enhancing overall functioning are critical for preventing repeat suicide attempts.
  • These findings highlight the need for tailored support and treatment for individuals with a history of suicide attempts.