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Correlates of impulsive suicidal behaviour.

C L Williams, I M Sale, A L Wignall

    The New Zealand Medical Journal
    |April 27, 1977
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    Impulsive suicidal acts are common, with over half of hospital presentations being impulsive. Factors like prior attempts and medication packaging influence impulsive suicide attempts.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Public Health
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Impulsive suicidal behavior accounts for a significant proportion of suicide attempts.
    • Understanding the factors contributing to impulsive acts is crucial for prevention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify variables associated with impulsive suicidal behavior in patients presenting to a general hospital.
    • To inform strategies for the prevention of impulsive suicide attempts.

    Main Methods:

    • A series of patients presenting with suicidal behavior were analyzed.
    • Data on patient history and circumstances surrounding the suicidal act were collected.

    Main Results:

    • Over half of the observed suicidal acts were determined to be impulsive.

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  • Key associated variables included a history of suicidal behavior, accessibility of medication, quantity ingested, and packaging type (bottled vs. foil).

    • Conclusions:

    • Impulsive suicidal behavior is prevalent and linked to specific, identifiable factors.
    • These findings can guide interventions aimed at reducing impulsive suicide attempts.