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Self-inflicted burns.

J S Hammond1, C G Ward, E Pereira

  • 1University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, FL 33101.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|March 1, 1988
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Self-inflicted burns are a rare suicide method, often linked to psychiatric conditions. This study identifies a cultural trend of increased burn suicide attempts among Latin women.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • Self-inflicted burns are an uncommon method of suicide in Western societies.
  • Most individuals attempting suicide via burns have pre-existing psychiatric conditions and prior suicide attempt histories.
  • Previous self-inflicted burn and subsequent attempts are rare among survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics of patients who attempt suicide by self-inflicted burns.
  • To identify any demographic or cultural trends associated with this rare suicide method.
  • To investigate the incidence of repeat suicide attempts in survivors of self-inflicted burns.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series analysis of 33 patients.
  • Review of patient medical records and psychiatric histories.

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  • Demographic and cultural trend analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • The majority of patients had documented psychiatric illnesses and previous suicide attempts.
    • A history of prior self-inflicted burn was uncommon.
    • A notable cultural trend indicated an increased incidence among Latin women.
    • Further suicide attempts in survivors were rare.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-inflicted burns, while rare, are associated with significant psychiatric morbidity.
    • A specific cultural trend suggests a higher prevalence among Latin women.
    • Survivors of self-inflicted burn suicide attempts have a low rate of subsequent attempts.