Characteristics and patterns of individuals who have self-harmed: a retrospective descriptive study from Karachi, Pakistan

Characteristics and patterns of individuals who have self-harmed: a retrospective descriptive study from Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract Background Self-Harm (SH) is a major global public health problem under-researched in Pakistan due to religious and legal implications. This study aims to identify the characteristics and patterns among patients with SH and factors associated with the intent to die. Method This retrospectiv...

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Main Authors: Ambreen Tharani, Salima Farooq, Maryam Pyar Ali Lakhdir, Uroosa Talib, Murad Moosa Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Characteristics
Intent to die
Psychiatric illness
Self-harm
Suicide
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04018-7

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