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Evaluation of Suicidality in Psychiatric Outpatients: Experience of Ar-razi Hospital in Salé

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Suicidality, encompassing suicidal ideation, plans, and suicide attempts, is a complex phenomenon particularly prevalent among psychiatric patients. This study focuses on identifying the risk factors associated with suicidality in outpatients at a psychiatric hospital in Morocco. A total of 278 patients were evaluated using a questionnaire covering sociodemographic data, psychiatric history, and suicidal behaviors. The results show that gender, religious practices, mood disorders, substance use, particularly alcohol and benzodiazepines, and a history of suicide attempts are significant predictors of suicidality. These findings highlight the importance of a multidimensional approach to suicide assessment and prevention in this population.

Source: SAS Journal of Medicine

DOI: 10.36347/sasjm.2024.v10i09.036

Authors: N. El Moussaoui, S. Bahetta, Y. Amara, F. Laboudi, A. Ouanass

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rabat-Salé

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402992497

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