Suicidal behavior in South Asians in the UK.
Rates of deliberate self-harm have been reported to be higher among South Asians, especially women, in the UK. Two studies collected information on inception rates of deliberate self-harm in the UK and reported that rates of attempted suicide are much higher among South Asian women especially those aged 18-24. These rates are associated with high rates of cultural alienation and previous attempts. The implications of cultural conflict are discussed in this context. In addition, a hypothetical model of interrelationship of factors for both adults and adolescents is described.
Bhugra
Dinesh
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Health Services Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK. d.bhugra@iop.kcl.ac.uk
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003469:Culture; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012042:Registries; D012494:Sampling Studies; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology