Suicidal Ideation among rural aged - India`s largest cross sectional study
Dr. Rena Rosalind MD, DPM
, Dr R Ganesan
Keywords: Suicidal Ideations – Rural – Geriatric population – Psychosocial causes – Suicide counters – Multi-level intervention
Abstract: 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.
"Suicidal Ideation among rural aged - India`s largest cross sectional study", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 9, page no.886 - 892, September-2023, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2309127.pdf
Volume 8
Issue 9,
September-2023
Pages : 886 - 892
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_208647
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2309127
Downloads: 000347070
Research Area: Medical Science
Country: Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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