Suicidality in somatization and undifferentiated somatoform disorders: A hospital-based study

Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences

关键词: Self-harm;    somatoform disorder;    suicide;   

DOI  :  10.4103/amhs.amhs_41_18

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Aim: The aim of this study is to examine suicidality in patients with somatization and undifferentiated somatoform disorders. Materials and Methods: Suicidality was assessed among 105 consecutive patients diagnosed with somatization disorder or undifferentiated somatoform disorder according to the ICD-10 criteria. The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview-Plus and the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale were used in the study. Results: In the study sample, 68.6% reported wish to be dead, 37.1% reported of nonspecific active suicidal thoughts, and 1.9% reported active suicidal ideation with specific plan and intent. The most frequent reason for suicidal ideation was to end or stop the pain. Conclusion: This study had revealed that somatization and undifferentiated somatoform disorders have a high risk of self-harm.

【 授权许可】

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