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Epidemiological and Clinical Patterns of Suicidal Burn Injuries: a Cross-sectional Analysis With a Focus on Gender-based Outcomes in Burns

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Suicide remains a critical public health issue globally, with Asia accounting for 60% of cases and India exhibiting particularly high rates, especially among women. Sociocultural factors such as gender based inequality, economic hardship, and lack of mental health support are key contributors, with vulnerable groups including housewives and daily wage earners. In this context, a retrospective hospital-based study was conducted to analyse burns injuries in northern Kerala from 2018 to 2021, focusing on epidemiology and sociodemographic risk factors. Methods: The study reviewed 648 confirmed burns cases admitted to the Burns Unit and ICU, from 2018 (beginning) to 2021 (end). Conclusion:The findings underscore the urgent need for region-specific, gender-sensitive mental health initiatives, especially for young women in high-risk areas like Wayanad. A multifaceted approach addressing sociocultural pressures, economic vulnerability, and access to psychological care is critical in reducing suicide-related burn injuries in Kerala.

Source: International Journal of Advanced Research

DOI: 10.21474/ijar01/21789

Authors: Sherine E. K, Robbins P. Sebastian

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4415064289

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