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  • Self-immolation, a dangerous act of self-harm, results in significant mortality, morbidity, and healthcare costs.
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  • To identify clinical correlates and predisposing factors for self-immolation.
  • To analyze motivational elements, risk factors, and clinical characteristics.
  • To optimize patient care and reduce self-immolation recurrence.

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  • Retrospective review of 103 self-immolation patients admitted to Arizona Burn Center (July 2015-August 2022).
  • Categorization of burn severity based on Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) percentage (<20% mild-moderate, ≥20% severe).
  • Analysis of substance use, psychiatric comorbidities, and suicidal intent.

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  • The study population exhibited a 21% mortality rate.
  • 44% had positive urine drug screens, with 63% reporting chronic substance use (methamphetamine and alcohol prevalent).
  • 83% of patients had underlying psychiatric illnesses; suicidal intent significantly predicted severe burns (P < .001).

Conclusions:

  • Suicidal intent is a significant predictor of burn severity in self-immolation cases.
  • Early integration of psychiatric services is vital for improving outcomes and preventing recurrent self-immolation.
  • Addressing substance use and psychiatric comorbidities is essential for comprehensive patient management.