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Suicide by self-immolation in southern Iran: an epidemiological study
Ali Akbar Mohammadi1, Mohammadreza Karoobi2,3, Amirhossein Erfani2,3
1Burn and Wound Healing Research Center, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Ward, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
BMC Public Health
|November 4, 2020
Summary
Self-immolation is a violent suicide method with a high fatality rate. This study found it accounted for 18.6% of burn patients in Iran, predominantly affecting young, married females from rural areas.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Self-immolation is a violent suicide method with over 70% fatality.
- Iran exhibits a high reported rate of self-immolation.
- Understanding epidemiological features is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of self-immolation among burn patients.
- To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of individuals who self-immolated.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, cross-sectional, multicenter study.
- Data collected from burn patients between 2007 and 2017.
- Focus on cases of self-immolation as a suicide method.
Main Results:
- 18.6% (657/3530) of burn patients attempted suicide via self-immolation.
- Mean age was 31.15 years; 63.2% were female and 66.3% married.
- Most patients were from rural areas, had below-diploma education, and 50.5% had psychiatric disorders.
Conclusions:
- Self-immolation is a significant public health issue in Iran.
- Further research into risk factors and high-risk groups is recommended.
- Targeted prevention strategies are needed to address this issue.
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