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A study of suicidal thoughts among the aged was conducted in seventeen villages under a rural PHC. ICMR scale for socio-economic status, Khatri’s scale for family jointness, Family Integration Assessment Schedule, Social Integration Assessment Schedule, Proforma for suicidal ideations and Proforma for suicide counters were used. Among the 603 seniors, 238 nurtured suicidal thoughts. Being a woman, being widowed, poor socio economic background, family neglect, social exclusion, psychiatric disturbances and subjective unhappiness made them vulnerable. Prevalent Suicide counters were studied. A multi-level intervention by village health workers, PHC medical officer and mental health professionals is envisaged.
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"Suicidal Ideation in rural elderly", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 4, page no.2423 - 2429, April-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2304378.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2304378
Registration ID:205785
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 4, April-2023
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Page No: 2423 - 2429
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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