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Overdose among youth in Bahrain: psycho-social characteristics, contact with helping agencies and problems

A.M.S. Al-Ansari

Psychiatric Hospital Ministry of Health PO Box 12 State of Bahrain

R.R. Hamadeh

Psychiatric Hospital Ministry of Health PO Box 12 State of Bahrain

A.M. Matar

Psychiatric Hospital Ministry of Health PO Box 12 State of Bahrain

B. Buzaboon

Psychiatric Hospital Ministry of Health PO Box 12 State of Bahrain

H. Marhoon

Psychiatric Hospital Ministry of Health PO Box 12 State of Bahrain

A.G. Raees

Psychiatric Hospital Ministry of Health PO Box 12 State of Bahrain

A one year cohort of 67 overdose attempts among youth (15-24 years) was examined as part of a case control study. The prevalence rate of 105 per 100,000 population is lower than reported rates in the West but higher than those for the region. The majority of attempters were females and nationals who used paracetamol, and their suicide intent was low. Thirteen percent visited a helping agency in the previous week and 18% in the previous month. The most common difficulties preceding the overdoses were problems with parents, school or work, social isolation and problems with boyfriends, or girlfriends respectively. Adjustment disorder was the most common diagnosis followed by depression. A seasonal variation was noted with 46% of the cases occurring in the summer months. The implications of these findings with respect to future policy making and prevention were discussed.

Key Words: Bahraini youth • overdose • suicidal behaviour

The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, Vol. 117, No. 6, 366-371 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/146642409711700607
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