Review of parasuicide cases in a South African district hospital from 2013-2018
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Bongongo, Tombo
Nkuinika, K.
Nzaumvila, Doudou K.
Adefolalu, A.
Okonta, H.I.
Govender, Indiran
Saidiya, Christian
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Kamla-Raj Enterprises
Abstract
Parasuicide is referred to as an apparent attempt at suicide without the actual intention of killing
oneself. Its prevalence continues to increase at Brits District Hospital. The current study aimed to review the
parasuicide cases presented at this hospital from 2013 to 2018. The hospital is located in Madibeng district, in the
North-West Province of South Africa. The study results have painted a clear picture of parasuicide cases at Brits
district hospital where the phenomenon was more often observed among young African females, who were single,
unemployed, and with a secondary level of education. For most of them, it was the first attempt and mainly
occurred in the months of January and February. Overdose of medication was the most common method used and
a relationship problem remained the main reason that motivated the attempt.
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Parasuicide, South African district hospital
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Bongongo, T., Nkuinika, K., Nzaumvila, D.K., et al. 2020, 'Review of Parasuicide Cases in a South African District Hospital from 2013-2018', Journal of Human Ecology, vol. 72, no. 1-3, pp. 276-282.