Pattern of Suicide in Adolescents and Youth at a MGH, Khammam, Telangana

Abstract

The present study evaluating suicide among adolescents and youth victims in Khammam for a period of one year June 2014 to May 2015 in the dept. of forensic medicine at Mamata Medical College; MGH, Khammam; Telangana. There were 45 cases with male 30victims and females 15victims, between ages 15 and 24 years, male to female ration is 2: 1, suicide rate 13.97%. The highest incidence was amongst the 25[55.55%] cases were from adolescent age from 15 years to 18 years, 35 [77.77%] belonged to the Hindu religion from urban population 38[84.44%]. Highest numbers of cases literate41 [91.11%], 24[53.33%] were seen in middle socio economic class, 33[73.33%] living as nuclear family. Highest number of 22[48.88%] cases encounter in summer season, in day time, and preferred at their homes. Reasons for committing suicide, may include mental stress, unemployment, domestic quarrels, loss of employment, financial difficulties, poor performance, and chronic illness, substance abuse. Hopelessness with life was the most common motive for suicide. The method of suicide was different between male and female victims, as male victims tried to use more violent methods than females.24 [53.33%] were poisoning used chemicals for terminating their lives and only 21 used physical methods. Amongst those who chose for physical methods, hanging was the most common hanging 13[28.88%]. Among the poisoning cases, organophosphorus poisoning 24 was the most commonly used method. Our objective was to determine the socio-demographic profile, suicide patterns among the youth persons, suicidal behavior, risk factors, and reasons, methods for commit suicide their prevention measures.