COVID-19 大流行期间自杀未遂和自杀完成的特征。
Characteristics of Attempted and Completed Suicides During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
机构信息
Department of Population Health, The University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita, Wichita, KS, USA.
Departments of Trauma Services, Ascension Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis, Wichita, KS, USA.
出版信息
Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):5795-5800. doi: 10.1177/00031348231173968. Epub 2023 May 10.
BACKGROUND
This study aimed to describe patients admitted for attempted or completed suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
METHODS
A 1-year retrospective review was performed of adult patients admitted for attempted or completed suicide.
RESULTS
Of the 30 patients included, most injuries involved firearms (37%) and cutting/piercing (30%). Sixty-three percent of patients presented with an Injury Severity Score ≥16, and 37% of injuries involved the head. Upon admission, an alcohol test was completed for 83% of patients, 56% of whom tested positive. Thirty percent of patients died from their injuries, with all but one involving a firearm. Most of those who survived to discharge (62%) were discharged to an inpatient behavioral health facility.
DISCUSSION
The current study indicated a large proportion of suicides during the COVID-19 pandemic involved firearms and alcohol use. These findings point to the need for interventions aimed at preventing suicide and substance abuse during pandemic situations.
背景
本研究旨在描述 COVID-19 大流行期间因企图自杀或自杀既遂而住院的患者。
方法
对因企图自杀或自杀既遂而住院的成年患者进行了为期 1 年的回顾性研究。
结果
在纳入的 30 名患者中，大多数损伤涉及枪支（37%）和切割/刺穿（30%）。63%的患者损伤严重程度评分≥16，37%的损伤涉及头部。入院时，对 83%的患者进行了酒精检测，其中 56%检测结果呈阳性。30%的患者因受伤而死亡，除 1 例外均涉及枪支。大多数存活至出院的患者（62%）被转至住院行为健康机构。
讨论
本研究表明，COVID-19 大流行期间的大部分自杀事件涉及枪支和酒精的使用。这些发现表明，在大流行期间，需要采取干预措施预防自杀和药物滥用。
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