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Australasian suicidology.

J S Lindsay

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    This review of 38 studies examines Australasian suicide attempts and completions over the past decade. It discusses whether these acts are distinct or part of a continuum, considering cultural influences.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical research
    • Psychiatry
    • Public health

    Background:

    • Suicide is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding the relationship between attempted and completed suicide is crucial for prevention.
    • Cultural factors may influence societal views and reporting of suicide.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey and analyze 38 studies on suicide attempts and completions in Australasia.
    • To evaluate the range and depth of data recorded in these studies.
    • To discuss the implications for medical understanding of suicide, considering cultural perspectives.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review of 38 Australasian studies from the last decade.
    • Analysis of data range and depth within the surveyed studies.

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  • Comparative analysis with international multivariate suicide studies.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified variations in data collection and reporting across studies.
    • Highlighted the need for standardized data in suicide research.
    • Found limited consensus on whether suicide attempts and completions are distinct or a continuum.

    Conclusions:

    • Current medical views on suicide require further examination in light of cultural contexts.
    • More comprehensive and standardized data are needed to clarify the relationship between suicide attempts and completions.
    • Cultural frameworks significantly shape the understanding and interpretation of suicide behaviors.