Risk Factors for Suicide Among South-East Asian Women
Author Information
Author(s): Anil Fastenau, Matthew Willis, Srilekha Penna, Lahari Yaddanapudi, Madhumitha Balaji, Rahul Shidhaye, Eva Pilot
Hypothesis
What are the predictors or risk factors for attempted suicide and suicide death among South-East Asian women?
Conclusion
Women in South-East Asia, particularly those who are young, married, and living in poverty, are highly vulnerable to suicidality due to various psychosocial and cultural factors.
Supporting Evidence
- Almost 50% of all global female suicides occur in the WHO South-East Asia Region.
- Women with low or no education are more likely to commit suicide.
- Domestic violence is a significant predictor of suicide among women in South-East Asia.
- Married women are often at higher risk of suicide compared to unmarried women in this region.
- Access to lethal means, such as pesticides, is a major factor in rural suicides.
Takeaway
This study found that many women in South-East Asia are at risk of suicide because of problems like poverty, domestic violence, and cultural pressures.
Methodology
A scoping literature review was conducted using five databases to identify relevant studies on suicide risk factors among women in South-East Asia.
Potential Biases
Potential underreporting and misclassification of suicide attempts due to stigma may affect the findings.
Limitations
The review only included literature published in English and may not represent all relevant studies, particularly from countries with limited research output.
Participant Demographics
The studies primarily included women from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
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