EPA-0865 – Difference in clinical characteristics of men and women committed parasuicide

Abstract

Objective To evaluate and compare clinical characteristics of men and women who were admitted to psychiatric hospital after parasuicide. Methods Clinical examination, The Pierce Suicide Intent Scale, Beck Suicide Ideation Scale, Beck Hopelessness Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, The Symptom Checklist 90 Revised, Global Quality of Life Self - Rating Scale, The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, The Toronto Alexithymia Scale. Object of study Suicide attempters over 15 years admitted to the psychiatric hospital within one month after parasuicide (N=264; 114 – men and 149 – women). Results Level of depression according to the Beck Depression inventory was higher in women (M=19,1; SD=13,1) than in men (M=12,9; SD=9) with ρ Conclusion There weren’t considerable difference of parasuicide risk factors between men and women hospitalized because of mental disorders. At the same time women more often percept their psychological state as more severe.