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[The physician's suicide: study of an Italian sample]
Liliana Lorettu1, Stefano Rosso1, Irma Daga1
1Clinica Psichiatrica, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche, Chirurgiche e Sperimentali, Università di Sassari, AOU Sassari.
Rivista Di Psichiatria
|December 22, 2020
Summary
Suicide among Italian doctors, primarily men aged 50-69, shows risk factors similar to Western countries. Prevention strategies for physician suicide should focus on mental health and work-related stress.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Physician suicide is a significant concern.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine suicides among Italian doctors.
- Compare findings with general population and literature.
- Develop preventive recommendations.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 60 doctor suicides in Italy (2009-2019).
- Analysis of demographics, specialization, methods, location, and risk factors.
Main Results:
- Suicides predominantly by men (77%), aged 50-69 (70%), in Northern Italy (50%).
- General practitioners and specialists (anesthetists, hematologists) were most affected.
- Key risk factors included depression (28%), work-related problems (20%), and family issues (12%).
Conclusions:
- Risk factors for physician suicide in Italy align with Western literature.
- Clinical recommendations and prevention strategies are similar across Western countries.
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