Mental and Behavioral Disorders, Comorbidity, and Self-Harm: Results From Korea National Hospital Discharge In-Depth Injury Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Suicide is a complex issue influenced by various factors, including mental illness, economic, and cultural elements. Mental and behavioral disorders are significant contributors to suicide risk, and individuals who attempt self-harm often present with comorbidities. This study aims to identify the significance of characteristics and comorbidities among hospitalized patients who engaged in self-harm and have been diagnosed with mental and behavioral disorders.

Methods

We targeted patients aged 19 or older who attempted self-harm and were hospitalized from the 2022 Korea National Hospital Discharge In-depth Injury Survey covering the period from 2008 to 2021. After applying sampling weights, the estimated total sample size was 10,140. The analysis was conducted using

SUBMITTER: Rho MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12022792 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature