Risk factors for attempting suicide during the COVID-19 lockdown: Identification of the high-risk groups.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, we have witnessed a rise in the instances of mental health problems and the suicide-related mortality rates. This study aims to identify the suicide-related risk factors and stressors to determine the groups at a greater risk of attempting suicide during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Methods

This retrospective study examined 29 cases of attempted suicide during the 3-month COVID-19 lockdown in KSA. The suicide risk factors were evaluated using specific instrument the modified (SAD PERSONS) scale. It is an acronym for sex, age, depression, previous attempt, excess alcohol, rational thinking loss, social status, organized plan, no social supports and stated future intent.

Results

The lockdown stressors

SUBMITTER: Almaghrebi AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8186882 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature