A comparative study on psycho-socio-demographic and clinical profile of patients with depression with suicidal behaviour and depression without suicidal behaviour.

Pal V. S; Rastogi P; Mudgal V; Lohokare R

Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2019

A comparative study on psycho-socio-demographic and clinical profile of patients with depression with suicidal behaviour and depression without suicidal behaviour.

Pal V. S, Rastogi P, Mudgal V, Lohokare R

Abstract :

Background: Suicidal behaviour is frequently seen in context of depression. Few studies have demonstrated sociodemographic distinction between depression with and without suicidal behaviour. This study compares various psycho–socio–demographic factors associated with depression in context of suicidal behaviour. Materials and Methods: 50 depression patients with suicidal behaviour and 50 depression patients without suicidal behaviour were compared using a specially designed intake proforma, ICD‑10 diagnostic criteria for research, Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression‑17 (HAMD‑17). Results: Depression with suicidal behaviour had more males, married, Hindu, literate, low income, urban locality, nuclear family samples, with earlier age of onset of illness. The total HAM‑D scores were significantly higher in this group. Conclusions: Sociodemographic parameters are intricated crucially with suicidality. The present study identifies male gender, nuclear family, urban background, unemployment and literacy to be an independent risk factor for suicidality. Suicidal behaviour increases with amount of time spent in depressive illness.