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Repeated suicidal behavior: a two-year follow-up

U Bille-Brahe1, G Jessen

  • 1Unit for Suicidological Research, Tietgens Allé 108, Odense, Denmark.

Crisis
|January 1, 1994
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Most suicide attempts are not isolated events, with many individuals attempting suicide more than once. Understanding characteristics of repeat suicide attempters can inform targeted interventions and aftercare strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Suicide is a significant public health concern globally.
  • A substantial proportion of individuals who attempt suicide do so repeatedly.
  • Identifying characteristics of repeat attempters is crucial for effective prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate demographic and socioeconomic differences between first-time and repeat suicide attempters.
  • To identify potential targets for intervention and aftercare among suicide attempters.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a Danish sample of suicide attempters.
  • Comparison of repeat attempters versus non-repeaters based on demographic and socioeconomic factors.

Main Results:

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  • 31% of the studied suicide attempters had made only one attempt.
  • Repeat attempters were more likely to be divorced and live alone or with children.
  • Significant differences were observed in economic activity between repeaters and non-repeaters, but not in education level.

Conclusions:

  • Demographic and socioeconomic factors, such as marital status and living situation, differentiate repeat suicide attempters.
  • While these factors do not predict future behavior, they highlight areas for targeted intervention and aftercare to reduce suicide repetition.