What Does Psychological Autopsy Study Tell Us About Charcoal Burning Suicide—A New and Contagious Method in Asia? |
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| Authors: | Sandra SM Chan MRCPsych Helen FK Chiu FRCPsych Eric YH Chen MRCPsych MD Wincy SC Chan BA Paul WC Wong DPsych Cecilia LW Chan PhD Y W Law MSW RSW Paul SF Yip PhD |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychiatry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong;2. Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, University of Hong Kong. |
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| Abstract: | Charcoal burning suicides in Hong Kong between 2002–2004 in the 15 to 59‐year‐old age group were investigated using the psychological autopsy method. The psychopathological profiles of charcoal burning suicides (N = 53) were compared against “other suicides” (N = 97). The two groups did not differ significantly in the prevalence of DSM‐IV axis I diagnoses with the exception of schizophrenic spectrum disorder which was less frequently associated with charcoal burning suicides. Score on “neuroticism” in the NEO‐five Factor Inventory (NEO‐FFI) was significantly higher in victims of charcoal burning suicide. There was also a trend toward higher score on “conscientiousness” in the NEO‐FFI among charcoal burners than victims of other suicide. |
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