title: Survey of suicide attempts in sari.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Studying suicide can be of assistance to prepare the ground for the adoption of effective preventative measures. In the present study, our aim was an in-depth review of suicide epidemiology in the city of Sari, in the northern part of Iran. Our focus was on geo-demographic and other risk factors affecting the frequency of suicide in order to demonstrate populations with greater risk of suicide for future preventive and protective measures.
  
  
  METHODS
  In a prospective study, during a one year period, a descriptive semi-structured questionnaire was used to conduct interviews with subjects who attempted suicide and referred to one of the four major trauma and emergency centers in the city of Sari, or with the relatives of those who completed their attempt. Convenience sampling method was used. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS-20 software. Multivariate tests were based on χ(2) values. Logistic regression was performed estimating the effect of risk -factors.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In this study, 228 suicide attempters were enrolled; of whom, 78.5% were female; 28.5% of all the attempts resulted in death. The odds of suicide completion were significantly increased in the following cases: married status (OR: 3.49; 95% CI 2.82,4.53), illiteracy (OR:2.71;95%CI 2.10,3.64), presence of comorbid physical illness (OR:2.22;95%CI 1.64,3.21), history of previous suicide attempt (OR:2.03; 95%CI 1.56,2.81), and age over 50 (OR: 2.01, 95% CI 1.14,3.05). Suicide outcome estimated worst in the married illiterate attempters. The leading method of use was suicide by burn (SBB).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The variety observed in the regional distribution of suicide risk factors calls for more non-discriminatory attention and adoption of precautionary, preventative and protective measures for each section of the society accordingly.
authors: University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran. Iran.
authors: Susan
authors: S
authors: Afghah
authors: Infectious and Tropical Disease specialist, NPH, hygienic deputy of Medical Sciences University of Ghom Iran.
authors: Morteza
authors: M
authors: Aghahasani
authors: University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran. Iran.
authors: Morteza
authors: M
authors: Noori-Khajavi
authors: University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran. Iran.
authors: Emytis
authors: E
authors: Tavakoli
keywords: Iran; Suicide attempts; city of Sari; completed suicide
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