María Irigoyen-Otiñano , Eugènia Nicolau-Subires , Ana González-Pinto , Marina Adrados-Pérez , Esther Buil-Reiné , Lucía Ibarra-Pertusa , Carla Albert-Porcar , Laura Arenas-Pijoan , Marta Sánchez-Cazalilla , Giovanni Torterolo , Margarita Puigdevall-Ruestes , Vicent Llorca-Bofí
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Abstract
Introduction
Different studies have suggested that psychological, social and economic factors could contribute to an increase in the suicide. That is why the scientific community fear an epidemic of suicides secondary to this crisis. The objective is to evaluate the variables related to suicidal behavior during the two states of alarm and to review if there were sociodemographic or clinical differences with respect to periods prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Material and methods
We compared visits to the emergency room and their characteristics of all patients with suicidal behavior before and after the pandemic in Lérida. Information on sociodemographic status, reason for consultation, diagnosis and characteristics of suicidal behavior was obtained from the electronic medical record.
Results
No differences were observed in the percentage of suicidal ideation or attempts in the three periods (p = 0.201). The characteristics in the multiple logistic regression associated with suicidal behavior are: being a woman (OR: 1.81 [1.27–2.56]), living with relatives (OR: 1.55 [1.05–2.32]) and have a diagnosis of non-alcohol related substance use disorder (OR: 1.94 [1.09–3.42]). As protective factors, being visited in the emergency room during the second state of alarm (OR: 0.68 [0.48–0.96]) and having depression (OR: 0.67 [0.47–0.96]).
Conclusions
Emergency care for suicidal behavior did not increase during the pandemic and, in fact, in 2020 completed suicides decreased by almost half in the province. Risk factors for suicide attempt were female gender, living with relatives, and having a substance use disorder diagnosis. Instead, depression was a protective factor.
期刊介绍:
The Spanish Journal of Psychiatry and Mental Health (SJPMH), incorporated into ISSN 1888-9891, is the official scientific publication of the Spanish Society of Psychiatry and Mental Health. The journal focuses on studying mental illnesses, their pathological processes, and their psychosocial consequences, and aims to disseminate scientific advances in all areas related to mental health and illness. SJPMH accepts unpublished works on psychiatry and mental health, including their medical and social implications. The journal provides space for research in the biological, clinical, and psychosocial fields. Manuscripts undergo peer-review by external reviewers before being accepted for publication. SJPMH is indexed in Index Medicus/Medline, IBECS, Social Sciences Citation Index Journal Citation Reports/Social Sciences Edition, and Current Contents/Social and Behavioral Sciences.