Yazarlar
Zahide Doganay Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi, Turkey
A. Tevfik Sunter Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi, Turkey
Hatice Guz Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi, Turkey
Aysen Ozkan Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi, Turkey
Levent Altintop Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi, Turkey
Celal Kati Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi, Turkey
Esra Colak Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi, Turkey
Dursun Aygun Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi, Turkey
Hakan Guven Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi, Turkey

Özet

The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between climatic factors and suicidal behavior. A total of 1,119 suicide attempts were collected from hospital records between 1996 and 2001. A clear seasonal variation was seen in suicide attempts in the 15-24, 25-34, and over 65 age groups in men and in the 15-24, 25-34, and 35-44 age groups in women with peaks in the spring and summer. Suicide attempts were more frequent between the hours of 6:00-9:00 PM in males and 3:00-6:00 PM in females. People attempting suicide who have depression, anxiety, or a psychotic disorder usually attempt suicide in the summer. Whereas the monthly averages of humidity, ambient temperature, duration and intensity of sunlight were positively correlated with the number of monthly suicide attempts, cloudiness and atmospheric pressure were negatively correlated. In conclusion, we must keep in mind that suicides and suicide attempts are not only the effect of climatic changes and that the most important component is the individual's ability to deal with conflicts. © 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Climatic factors | Diurnal variation | ED | Season | Suicide attempt

Makale Türü	Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü	SCOPUS dergilerinde yayımlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı	American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Dergi ISSN	0735-6757
Makale Dili	İngilizce
Basım Tarihi	01-2003
Cilt No	21
Sayı	4
Sayfalar	271 / 275
Doi Numarası	10.1016/S0735-6757(03)00039-1

Atıf Sayıları
SCOPUS	54

Climatic and diurnal variation in suicide attempts in the ED

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