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Hotel Suicides in Australia 2006-2017
Nicola A Chen1,2,3, Katherine Mok1, Lauren J McGillivray1
1Black Dog Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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|December 20, 2022
Summary
Hotel suicides represent 2% of all suicide deaths in Australia. Key findings indicate a higher risk for local males of working age, arriving alone for short stays, highlighting the need for targeted prevention in identified high-risk areas.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Geospatial Analysis
Background:
- Investigates the frequency, characteristics, and geospatial clustering of hotel suicides in Australia.
- Aims to inform targeted suicide prevention strategies within accommodation settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- Determine the proportion of suicide deaths occurring in hotels.
- Compare demographic characteristics of hotel suicides to other locations.
- Assess the level of planning in hotel suicides.
- Identify geographic clusters for focused prevention efforts.
Main Methods:
- Utilized archival suicide mortality data to analyze incident location, demographics, and means.
- Employed kernel density visualization for geospatial clustering assessment.
- Applied the modified Suicide Intent Scale to evaluate the degree of planning.
Main Results:
- Hotels accounted for 2% of all suicide deaths and 6.2% of suicides away from home.
- Females and deaths by drug overdose/falls were over-represented.
- 40% of incidents clustered in seven geospatial areas; most victims were local residents with high suicidal planning.
Conclusions:
- Identified specific characteristics and behaviors associated with hotel suicides.
- Suggests males of working age, local residents, arriving alone for short stays are at higher risk.
- Recommends prioritizing prevention efforts in identified high-risk geographic areas and training hotel staff.
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