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Suicide and deliberate self-harm in Afghanistan
Mohammad Akbar Paiman1, Murad Moosa Khan2
1General Directorate of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Public Health, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Asian Journal of Psychiatry
|May 10, 2017
Summary
Suicide and deliberate self-harm (DSH) are underreported and understudied in Afghanistan, with limited available research. More studies are urgently needed to understand these public health issues in the region.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Suicide and deliberate self-harm (DSH) represent significant global public health challenges.
- There is a notable scarcity of data regarding suicide and DSH within Afghanistan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive review of the existing literature on suicide and DSH in Afghanistan.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of online resources and academic literature was performed.
- The search focused on identifying studies related to suicidal behavior, including suicide, DSH, and suicidal ideation.
Main Results:
- Only seven published studies specifically addressing suicidal behavior in Afghanistan were identified.
- A majority of the identified research, published since 2003, concentrated on suicidal behavior among women.
Conclusions:
- Suicide and DSH are significantly underreported and understudied issues in Afghanistan.
- There is a critical need for expanded research to address the knowledge gaps concerning suicidal behavior in Afghanistan.