IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-2-10223 Original Research Paper PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE OF SUICIDES IN A RURAL AREA OF KANCHIPURAM DISTRICT TAMILNADU Dr. Dr. Prabhu Mayakesavan Dr. February 2017 6 2 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Aim:

Suicidal deaths and suicide attempt rates seem to be increasing in Tamil Nadu as well as in other parts of the country for various reasons across all age group of people. This study was conducted to know the morbidity pattern, sufferings of the victim, financial burden bestowed upon the stake holders and other factors associated with it.  

 

Objectives:

1.       To determine the causative factors for suicide.

2.       To know the suicide pattern among victims.

3.       To know the expenditure during hospitalization.

4.       To assess the mentality of the subject after treatment.

 

Methodology:

Sample Size: 100

Study subjects: Suicide victims getting admitted in the emergency care unit of our hospital.

Study location: A tertiary care hospital

Inclusion criteria: patients who are getting admitted in the wards and ICU.

Exclusion criteria: patients who are not willing to participate in the study and patients without attenders.