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Suicide in women.

Lakshmi Vijayakumar1

  • 1Voluntary Health Services, Sneha - Suicide Prevention Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|September 3, 2015
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Suicide is a major global health issue, with Asia experiencing 60% of world suicides annually. Female suicidal behavior presents a greater burden due to increased vulnerability to mental health issues and social stressors.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Global Mental Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Suicide represents a significant global public health concern.
  • Asia bears a disproportionate burden, accounting for 60% of worldwide suicides.
  • Over 60 million individuals in Asia are impacted by suicide or attempted suicide annually.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the substantial impact of female suicidal behavior.
  • To explore the gender-specific vulnerabilities contributing to suicidal behavior.
  • To advocate for the integration of gender-specific strategies in suicide prevention programs.

Main Methods:

  • This study synthesizes existing data on suicide rates and impact.
  • It analyzes gender-disparities in morbidity and mortality related to suicide.
Keywords:
Attempted suicidedomestic violencesuicidewomen

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  • It reviews contributing factors, including psychopathology and psychosocial stressors.

    • Main Results:

    • Female suicidal behavior imposes a greater burden of morbidity and mortality compared to males.
    • Gender-related vulnerabilities to psychopathology and psychosocial stressors contribute to women's increased risk.
    • Existing suicide prevention programs may not adequately address female-specific needs.

    Conclusions:

    • Suicide prevention initiatives must incorporate strategies tailored to women's needs.
    • Further research is crucial, particularly in developing nations, to understand and address suicidal behavior in women.
    • Addressing gender-specific vulnerabilities is essential for effective global suicide prevention.