Prevenção do suicídio: esquecimento do ser e era da técnica / Suicide prevention: forgetfulness of being and technical era / Prevención del suicidio: olvido del ser y la era de la técnica

Martin Heidegger, em sua ontologia, destaca uma característica específica da atualidade que atravessa o comportamento humano, na filosofia, na ciência ou no senso comum: o esquecimento do ser. O filósofo diferencia a época atual das demais épocas históricas. O horizonte histórico contemporâneo se desvela por meio do desafio e da exploração, da tentativa de controle e domínio dos acontecimentos, ao modo da disponibilidade e em função da produtividade. O filósofo esclarece que todo esse desenraizamento do homem atual está atrelado ao esquecimento daquilo que é o mais essencial, qual seja, a existência. A questão que norteia este estudo é apurar, por meio das referências de Heidegger e dos estudos sobre suicídio, o quanto a interpretação da morte voluntária nos dias atuais está atravessada por tal esquecimento. Pretendemos investigar o quanto as ações de prevenção desenvolvidas pela suicidologia se encontram atravessadas por tal esquecimento do ser do homem e, dessa forma, acabam por estabelecer relações entre ser e ente em uma consequente redução ao ente como invariante e atemporal. O caminho para investigar a questão iniciará por abordar, em maiores detalhes, a analítica existencial, a questão da técnica e o movimento de esquecimento do ser apontados por Heidegger a fim de problematizar as perspectivas científicas atuais sobre o suicídio em sua prevenção para, então, estabelecer uma compreensão fenomenológica e existencial sobre o referido fenômeno.(AU)

Martin Heidegger, in his ontology, highlights a specific characteristic of the present moment that crosses human behavior, in philosophy, science, or common sense: the forgetfulness of being. The philosopher differentiates the current age from other historical ages. The contemporary historical horizon is unveiled by the challenge and the exploration, from the attempt to control and dominate events, to the mode of standing reserve and in terms of productivity. The philosopher clarifies that all this uprooting of the current man is linked to the forgetfulness of what is the most essential, namely, the existence itself. The question that guides this study is to investigate, via Heidegger's references and studies on suicide, to what extent the interpretation of voluntary death today is crossed by such forgetfulness. We intend to investigate to what extent the prevention actions developed by suicidology are crossed by such forgetfulness of the human's being and, in this way, they end up establishing relationships between being and entity in a consequent reduction to entity as an invariant and timeless. The path to investigate the issue will start by addressing, in greater detail, the existential analytics, the question concerning technique and the movement of forgetting the being pointed out by Heidegger to problematize the current scientific perspectives on suicide and its prevention to, then, propose a phenomenological and existential understanding about the referred phenomenon.(AU)

Martin Heidegger en su ontología destaca una característica específica del presente que atraviesa el comportamiento humano, ya sea en la filosofía, la ciencia o el sentido común: el olvido del ser. El filósofo diferencia la época actual de otras épocas históricas. El horizonte histórico contemporáneo se devela el desafío y la exploración, el intento de controlar y dominar los eventos, en la modalidad de disponibilidad y en términos de productividad. Y así aclara que todo este desarraigo del hombre actual está involucrado en el olvido de lo más esencial, que es la existencia misma. A partir de las referencias a Heidegger y de los estudios sobre el suicidio, este estudio busca saber hasta qué punto la interpretación de la muerte voluntaria hoy está atravesada por este olvido. Pretendemos investigar en qué medida las acciones de prevención desarrolladas por la suicidología se encuentran atravesadas por el olvido del ser del hombre y, de esta manera, terminan por establecer relaciones entre el ser y el ente, en una consecuente reducción al ente como invariante y atemporal. Para investigar el tema se abordará inicialmente, con mayor detalle, la analítica existencial, la cuestión de la técnica y el movimiento del olvido del ser señalado por Heidegger para problematizar las perspectivas científicas actuales sobre el suicidio y su prevención y, luego, proponer una comprensión fenomenológica y existencial sobre el referido fenómeno.(AU)

Comportamento Suicida e Políticas Públicas: Estudo Comparativo entre as Atitudes dos Profissionais da Atenção Básica / Suicidal Behavior and Public Policies: Comparative Study between the Attitudes of Primary Care Professionals / Comportamiento Suicida y Políticas Públicas: Estudio Comparativo entre Actitudes de los Profesionales en Atención Primaria

O comportamento suicida é um tema cada vez mais presente nos serviços de Saúde e Assistência Social. Dado sua complexidade, buscou-se investigar as atitudes dos profissionais que atuam na Atenção Básica das políticas de Saúde (n=44) e de Assistência Social (n=36) em relação ao comportamento suicida, uma vez que estas são determinantes para o cuidado. Utilizou-se o Questionário de atitudes em relação ao comportamento suicida (QUACS) e um questionário sociodemográfico. Havia a hipótese que a política pública e a formação profissional seriam variáveis que trariam diferenças entre as atitudes encontradas. Profissionais da Saúde apresentaram atitudes mais positivas em relação ao paciente e maior percepção da sua capacidade profissional. Profissionais da Assistência Social indicaram atitudes menos moralistas em relação ao direito ao suicídio. As variáveis política pública, sexo, formação profissional e religião foram significativas para os fatores da escala, validando a hipótese inicial. Há necessidade de capacitação dos profissionais sobre a temática, uma vez que diferentes atitudes podem indicar fragilidades que interferem na conduta dos profissionais e na oferta de cuidado. Além disso, é preciso fomentar o debate sobre a articulação entre as duas políticas públicas, a fim de garantir a integralidade e construir o trabalho em rede.

Suicidal behavior is an increasingly present theme in Health and Social Care services. Given its complexity, this study investigated the attitudes of primary care professionals working in Health (n = 44) and Social Assistance (n = 36) policies in relation to suicidal behavior, since these are determinants of care. The Suicidal Behavior Attitude Questionnaire (SBAQ) and a sociodemographic questionnaire has been used. There was the hypothesis that public policy and professional training would be variables that would bring about differences between the attitudes founded. Health professionals showed more positive attitudes towards the patient who shows suicidal behavior and greater perception of their professional capacity. Social Assistance professionals indicated less moralistic attitudes towards the right to suicide. Public policy, sex, professional training and religion were significant variables for the scale factors, validating the initial hypothesis. There is a need for training professionals on the subject, since different attitudes can indicate weaknesses that interfere in the conduct of professionals and in the provision of care. In addition, it is necessary to foster the debate on the articulation between the two public policies, in order to guarantee integrality and build networking.

La conducta suicida es un tema cada vez más presente en Salut y Servicios Sociales. Dada su complejidad se investigó las actitudes de los profesionales que trabajan en la Atención Primaria de las políticas de Salud (n = 44) y Asistencia Social (n = 36) en relación con el comportamiento suicida, ya que son factores determinantes para la atención. Se utilizó el cuestionario de actitudes sobre el comportamiento suicida (QUACS) y un cuestionario sociodemográfico. Se planteó la hipótesis de que las políticas públicas y la formación profesional varían, provocando diferencias entre las actitudes encontradas. Los profesionales de la salud mostraron actitudes más positivas en relación con el paciente y una mayor percepción de su capacidad profesional. Los profesionales de asistencia social indicaron actitudes menos moralistas hacia el derecho al suicídio. Las variables sexo, formación profesional y religión fueron significativas, validando la hipótesis inicial. Hay necesidad de formación de los profesionales sobre el tema, ya que diferentes actitudes pueden indicar debilidades que interfieren con la prestación de cuidados por parte de dos profesionales. Además, es necesario promover o debatir la articulación entre las dos políticas públicas, a fin de garantizar la integralidad y la construcción o desempeño en red.

Review of suicidal ideation during pregnancy: risk factors, prevalence, assessment instruments and consequences

Abstract Background: Pregnancy is a period when women are particularly vulnerable to suicidal ideation and a great opportunity for suicide risk prevention. Aims: This study aimed to establish a comprehensive understanding of suicidal ideation prevalence, risk factors, screening tools, consequences and management during pregnancy. Method: A literature search was performed in MEDLINE and PsycInfo databases from 2016 to 2021. A narrative synthesis of the literature and a critical overview of the current issues/questions to be addressed within the topic of suicidal ideation during pregnancy was performed. Results: The prevalence of suicidal ideation during pregnancy was between 2.73 and 18% internationally. The risk factors identified were major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, difficulties with sleep, previous suicide attempts, high rumination, low incomes, being black, being young, low educational level, partner violence, having poor support, food insecurity, history of child abuse, high obstetric risk, multiparity, previous induced abortion and exposure to tobacco or human immunodeficiency virus diagnosis. The screening tools used for suicidal ideation during pregnancy were item 10 of the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale and item 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire. Results showed that suicidal ideation during pregnancy is associated with poor cognitive development in children and low birth weight. No case management studies on suicidal ideation were found. Limitations: The main limitation of the available studies was the lack of articles with a high degree of methodological rigour on this subject. Conclusions: This narrative review is a state-of-the-art paper about suicidal ideation during pregnancy. Further research is needed, and researchers should carry out systematic reviews and meta-analyses, leading to Clinical Practice Guidelines in this area. This effort would improve our evidence-based practice in Perinatal Psychology and prevent associated suicidal behaviour.

Prevalence of ideation and attempted suicide among users of a psychosocial care center / La prevalencia de la ideación y el intento de suicidio entre los usuarios de un centro de atención psicossocial / Prevalência de ideação e tentativa de suicídio entre usuários de um centro de atenção psicossocial

ABSTRACT Objective This study aims at identifying and characterizing the prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempted suicide among users of a Psychosocial Care Center in the municipality of Pelotas (RS). Method Transversal study, documentary based study in 389 active medical records. Data collection were carried out between September 2017 and May 2018. Data were digitated in the software Microsoft Excel and afterwards converted for the statistical Stata 11 Software. Results The prevalence of ideation and attempted suicide was 48,1% and 33,4%, respectively. Significant differences were observed in relation to hearing voices (p=<0,001) and history of violence (p=<0,001). Users who heard voices presented prevalence of suicidal ideation corresponding to 58,1%. Among those users who have reported suicidal ideation, the prevalence of attempt was 57,7%, while the users without report of ideation, the attempts were prevalent in 10,9% (p=<0.001). Conclusions The users presented a significant prevalence of ideation and attempted suicide.

RESUMEN Objetivo Identificar y caracterizar la prevalencia de ideación y intento de suicidio entre usuarios de un Centro de Atención Psicosocial delmunicipio de Pelotas (RS). Método Estudio transversal, de base documental en 389 prontuarios de usuarios activos. La colecta de datos ocurrió entre setiembre de 2017 y mayo de 2018. Los datos fueron digitados en el software Microsoft Excel y posteriormente convertidos para el paquete estadístico Stata 11. Resultados La prevalencia de ideación y intento de suicidio fue 48,1% y 33,4%, respectivamente. Fueron observadas diferencias significativas en relación a la audición de voces (p=<0,001) e histórico de violencia (p=<0,001). Usuarios que escucharon voces presentaron prevalencia de ideación suicida correspondiente a 58,1%. Entre usuarios que habían relatado la ideación suicida, la prevalencia de intento fue de 57,7%, mientras en usuarios sin relato de ideación, los intentos fueron prevalentes en 10,9% (p=<0.001). Conclusiones Los usuarios presentaron una importante prevalencia de ideación e intento de suicidio.

RESUMO Objetivo Identificar e caracterizar a prevalência de ideação e tentativa de suicídio entre usuários de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial do município de Pelotas (RS). Método Estudo transversal, de base documental, em 389 prontuários de usuários ativos. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre setembro de 2017 e maio de 2018. Os dados foram digitados no software Microsoft Excel e posteriormente convertidos para o pacote estatístico Stata 11. Resultados A prevalência de ideação e tentativa de suicídio foi de 48,1% e 33,4%, respectivamente. Foram observadas diferenças significativas em relação à escuta de vozes (p=<0,001) e histórico de violência (p=<0,001). Usuários que ouviam vozes apresentaram prevalência de ideação suicida correspondente a 58,1%. Entre aqueles usuários que haviam relatado ideação suicida, a prevalência de tentativa foi de 57,7%, enquanto, em usuários sem relato de ideação, as tentativas foram prevalentes em 10,9% (p=<0.001). Conclusões Os usuários apresentaram uma prevalência significativa de ideação e tentativa de suicídio.

Depressão em pacientes com doença renal crônica em hemodiálise e transplante renal / Depression in patients with chronic renal disease on hemodialysis and renal transplantation

O desenvolvimento de pesquisas, diante da relevância do tema, propicia suporte teórico, favorecendo a atuação da assistência multidisciplinar, no intuito de fortalecer o vínculo terapêutico, a relação com a família e o cuidado de modo integral. O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar os principais aspectos clínicos da depres- são entre pacientes com doença renal crônica em hemodiálise e transplantados renais com base nas evidências científicas atuais. O aumento da expectativa de vida acarreta a elevação da inci- dência das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis ­ dentre elas a doença renal crônica ­, que são vistas como fatores que afetam o paciente, tanto no âmbito físico como no psicológico, gerando a associação de doenças crônicas com distúrbios psicoafetivos. Estudos prévios mostram que a depressão é três a cinco vezes mais prevalente no estágio avançado da doença renal crôni- ca do que na população em geral. A prevalência de depressão nos pacientes em hemodiálise está em torno de 20% a 40%, re- presentado uma questão de saúde pública. Apesar de sua alta prevalência, a depressão é subdiagnosticada e subtratada, pois os profissionais de saúde assemelham os sintomas depressivos com os das doenças crônicas, focalizando apenas nos aspectos físicos da enfermidade. É essencial que os profissionais da saúde estejam qualificados para reconhecer as manifestações iniciais para o diagnóstico correto da depressão, posto que esse distúrbio possui ligação direta com o sucesso terapêutico.

The development of research, given the relevance of the theme, provides theoretical support favoring the performance of multi- disciplinary care, to strengthen the therapeutic bond, the rela- tionship with the family, and care in an integral way. The objective of this study was to review the main clinical aspects of depression among patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis and with kidney transplantation based on current scientific evidence. The increase in life expectancy leads to an increase in the inciden- ce of noncommunicable chronic diseases, among them chronic kidney disease, which are seen as factors that affect the patient both physically and psychologically, leading to the association of chronic diseases with psycho-affective disorders. Previous studies show that depression is five to three times more prevalent in the advanced stage of chronic kidney disease than in the general po- pulation. The prevalence of depression in hemodialysis patients is around 20% to 40%, representing a public health issue. Despite its high prevalence, depression is underdiagnosed and undertrea- ted, because health professionals relate depressive symptoms to those of chronic diseases, focusing only on the physical aspects of the disease. It is essential that health care professionals are qualified to recognize the initial manifestations for the correct diagnosis of depression, since this disorder has a direct connec- tion with therapeutic success.

Factores asociados a la ideación suicida y el dolor crónico en pacientes adultos mayores asistidos en un hospital general de la ciudad de Buenos Aires / Associated factors with suicidal ideation and chronic pain in elderly patients assisted in a general hospital of the city of Buenos Aires

Introducción: el siguiente estudio tuvo como finalidad explorar algunas características demográficas asociadas al dolor crónico y el desarrollo de ideas de suicidio en una población de pacientes mayores de 65 años. Método: se realizó un estudio observacional y analítico de corte transversal mediante el relevamiento de datos a partir historias clínicas de pacientes mayores de 65 años que concurrieron a los consultorios externos del equipo de geriatría del Servicio de Psiquiatría del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, entre junio de 2018 y diciembre de 2018. Resultados: se incluyó en el estudio un total de 222 pacientes, de los cuales 50 (23%) presentaron indicadores de dolor crónico y 33 pacientes (14,6%) lo hicieron de ideación suicida. Mediante estudio de correlación se estableció que estar ocupado, padecer dolor crónico y haber tenido más de una internación psiquiátrica son factores que incrementan el riesgo de presentar ideación suicida. Las variables ideación suicida, edad, y el estado civil â€'separado o divorciado en comparación con estar casadoâ€' son factores asociados a la presencia de dolor crónico. Conclusiones: el dolor crónico y la ideación suicida son factores que contribuyen a aumentar la fragilidad en personas mayores y deben ser estudiados en mayor profundidad para comprender los distintos modos de expresión de la patología psiquiátrica en esta población. (AU)

Introduction: the following study aimed to explore some demographic characteristics associated with chronic pain and the development of suicidal ideas in a population of patients over 65 years. Method: an cross-sectional observational and analytical study was carried out by collecting data from clinical histories of patients over 65 years of age who attended the external offices of the geriatrics team of the Psychiatry service of the Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires between June 2018 and December 2018. Results: a total of 222 patients were included in the study, of which 50 (23%) presented indicators of chronic pain and 33 patients (14.6%) had suicidal ideation. A correlation study established that being employed, suffering from chronic pain and having had more than one psychiatric hospitalization are factors that increase the risk of presenting suicidal ideation. The variables suicidal ideation, age, and separated or divorced marital status compared to being married are factors associated with the presence of chronic pain. Conclusions: chronic pain and suicidal ideation are factors that contribute to increasing frailty in elderly patients and should be studied in greater depth to understand the different modes of expression of psychiatric pathology in this population. (AU)

Suicide and suicide attempts in adults: exploring suicide risk 24 months after a psychiatric emergency room visit

Objective: Suicide risk (including attempted and completed suicide) should be measured over short periods of time after contacting health services. The objective of this study was to identify the patterns of attempted and completed suicides within 24-months of a psychiatric emergency department visit, as well as to investigate predictive risk factors, including sociodemographic and clinical variables, previous suicidal behavior, and service utilization. Method: A convenience sample (n=147), recruited at a general hospital's psychiatric emergency room, included patients with suicidal ideation, suicidal plans or previous suicide attempts. These patients were followed for 24 months, focusing on two main outcomes: attempted and completed suicides. Results: After six months there were no completed suicides and 36 suicide attempts, while after 24 months there were seven completed suicides and 69 suicide attempts. A final logistic regression model for suicide attempts at 24 months identified somatic pathology and the number of previous psychiatric hospitalizations as predictive factors, with a good area under the receiver operating characteristic curve. Conclusions: The findings showed distinct patterns of attempted and completed suicides over time, indicating the importance of a systematic multidisciplinary suicide risk evaluation in psychiatric emergency rooms.

Suicidal ideation and associated factors among high school adolescents / Ideação suicida e fatores associados entre escolares adolescentes

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence of suicidal ideation and its associated factors in school adolescents. METHODS Cross-sectional school-based study with 674 students from public and private schools in Teresina, Piauí, in 2016. Bivariate analysis was performed with the chi-square test and multiple analysis by the Poisson regression model to estimate prevalence ratios (PR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). RESULTS The study participants were mostly female (56.7%), black (77.4%), who lived with their parents (85%), whose mothers had schooling greater than or equal to 8 years of schooling (68.8%), with family income greater than a minimum wage (58.3%), practitioners of some religion (86.8%) and coming from public school (64.7%). The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 7.9%. Higher frequency of suicidal ideation was reported among female students (10.2%). Suicidal ideation was statistically associated with students who reported not living with their parents (adjusted PR = 2.27; 95%CI 1.26-4.10; p < 0.05) and those who reported having suffered sexual violence by other students, teachers or school staff (adjusted PR = 3.40; 95%CI 1.80-6.44; p < 0.05), among which the prevalence of suicidal ideation was more than three times that observed among those who did not mention this type of violence. CONCLUSION The prevalence of suicidal ideation in school adolescents was associated with female students, who did not live with parents and have been victim of sexual violence at school. We recommend advising the school community and health professionals to identify signs of suicidal behavior, especially in those with suspicion or proof of the occurrence of sexual violence at school.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Analisar a prevalência de ideação suicida e fatores associados em adolescentes escolares. MÉTODOS Estudo transversal de base escolar com 674 estudantes de escolas públicas e privadas em Teresina, Piauí, em 2016. Realizou-se análise bivariada com o teste do qui-quadrado e análise múltipla pelo modelo de regressão de Poisson para estimar as razões de prevalência (RP) e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). RESULTADOS Os participantes do estudo foram em sua maioria estudantes do sexo feminino (56,7%), negros (77,4%), que moravam com os pais (85%), cujas mães apresentavam escolaridade maior ou igual a 8 anos de estudo (68,8%), com renda familiar maior que um salário mínimo (58,3%), praticantes de alguma religião (86,8%) e procedentes de escola pública (64,7%). A prevalência de ideação suicida foi de 7,9%. Maior frequência de ideação suicida foi relatada entre estudantes do sexo feminino (10,2%). Ideação suicida foi associada estatisticamente aos alunos que referiram não residir com os pais (RP ajustada = 2,27; IC95% 1,26-4,10; p < 0,05) e àqueles que informaram ter sofrido violência sexual por outros alunos, professores ou funcionários da escola (RP ajustada = 3,40; IC95% 1,80-6,44; p < 0,05), entre os quais a prevalência de ideação suicida foi mais de três vezes a observada entre aqueles que não referiram esse tipo de violência. CONCLUSÃO A prevalência de ideação suicida em adolescentes escolares foi associada ao sexo feminino, não residir com os pais e ter sido vítima de violência sexual na escola. Recomenda-se alertar a comunidade escolar e profissionais de saúde para identificarem sinais do comportamento suicida, em especial naqueles com suspeita ou comprovação da ocorrência de violência sexual na escola.

Association between cigarette use and adolescents' behavior

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of cigarette use among adolescents and to identify associated health risk behaviors. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study with a representative sample, composed of 1059 adolescents between 13 and 19 years old, enrolled in primary and secondary public schools of Olinda, Pernambuco, in 2014. Information was obtained through self-administered questionnaires (validated version of YRBS 2007). Cigarette experimentation was defined as smoking at least once in life. Adolescents who smoked at least one day within 30 days prior to the survey were considered current smokers. Most students were female and 16 years old or older. RESULTS Almost 30% used it in life and about 10% smoked within the 30 days before the survey. Suicidal ideation (PR = 1.51, 95%CI 1.25-1.82), alcohol use (PR = 1.41, 95%CI 1.03-1.92), marijuana (PR = 1.64, 95%CI 1.37-1.96), excessive alcohol consumption (PR = 1.57, 95%CI 1.15-2.16) and sexual experience (PR = 1.78, 95%CI 1.43-2.21) have increased the risk of using cigarettes. Feelings of sadness (PR = 1.70, 95%CI 1.22-2.36), alcohol use (PR=2.40, 95%CI 1.12-5.12), excessive alcohol consumption (PR = 2.5, 95% CI 1.24-5.38), marijuana (PR = 2.31, 95%CI.57-3.39) and cocaine (PR = 1.99, 95%CI.32-3.01) increased the risk of cigarette use within the 30 days before the survey. CONCLUSIONS Cigarette use among adolescents from Olinda was high, being considered higher than the national prevalence. Possible factors associated with cigarette use were drug use (alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine) and behaviors related to sexual experience, feelings of sadness and suicidal ideation.

Fatores associados à ideação suicida em cuidadores de sobreviventes de acidente vascular encefálico / Factors associated with suicidal ideation in caregivers of stroke survivors

Objetivo: identificar os fatores associados à presença de ideação suicida em cuidadores de sobreviventes de acidente vascular encefálico. Métodos: pesquisa transversal, realizada com 151 cuidadores informais primários. Utilizaram-se da Escala de Depressão, Ansiedade e Estresse-21 (Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale) e de questionário para avaliação da presença de pensamentos de ideação suicida, cujos dados foram analisados por estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: a maior parte dos cuidadores apresentou níveis normais de depressão (76,8%), ansiedade (76,2%) e estresse (79,5%), assim como a ausência de pensamentos de ideação suicida (70,9%). A correlação entre as escalas evidenciou que à medida que os níveis de ansiedade, depressão e estresse aumentam, os pensamentos de ideação suicida se elevam de maneira proporcional. Conclusão: observou-se que níveis elevados de depressão, ansiedade e estresse favoreceram o aumento da frequência de pensamentos de ideação suicida entre os cuidadores de sobreviventes de acidente vascular encefálico. (AU)

Comportamento suicida: o perfil epidemiológico das lesões autoprovocadas no Estado de Goiás / Suicidal behavior: the epidemiological profile of self-harm in the State of Goiás

Conhecer o perfil epidemiológico das lesões autoprovocadas é importante para subsidiar a construção e o fortalecimento de políticas públicas para seu enfrentamento. Com este objetivo, foi realizado um estudo descritivo com base nos dados das Fichas de Notificação de Violência Interpessoal e Autoprovocada registradas no Sistema de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN) o qual aponta alta subnotificação (do total de municípios notificantes, 10% constam apenas um registro) e municípios silenciosos em Goiás (dos 246 municípios, 111 encontram-se silenciosos). A faixa etária com maior prevalência é de 20 a 39 anos (48%). Violência de repetição foi observada em 36% das notificações. Envenenamento, objeto perfurocortante e enforcamento foram nesta ordem os meios mais utilizados. Conclui-se que em Goiás houve um acréscimo das notificações de lesão autoprovocadas, sendo as mulheres e adultos jovens as principais vítimas. Contudo as subnotificações são ainda um entrave para a vigilância em saúde e para melhor identificação do comportamento suicida, ainda sim essas informações podem contribuir para sensibilização dos profissionais de saúde quanto à detecção oportuna deste comportamento e devida atenção

Knowing the epidemiological profile of self-harm is important to support the construction and strengthening of public policies to cope with it. With this objective in mind, a descriptive study was carried out based on data from the Interpersonal and Self-Evoked Violence Notification Sheets registered with SINAN, which points to high underreporting (of the total of notifying municipalities, 10% included only one registry) and silent municipalities in Goiás (of the 246 municipalities, 111 are silent). The prevalent age group is 20 to 39 years (48%). Repetitive violence was observed in 36% of notifications. Poisoning, sharps and hanging were the most used means in this order. It is concluded that in Goiás there was an increase in self-harm reports, with women and young adults being the main victims. However underreporting is still an obstacle to health surveillance and to better identify suicidal behavior, notwithstanding these informations can contribute for health professionals to be aware of the timely detection of this behavior and due attention

Pessoas idosas tentam suicídio para chamar atenção? / Do older adults attempt suicide for attention?

Resumo Este estudo analisa parte dos resultados de pesquisa nacional multicêntrica que investigou ideações e tentativas de suicídio em idosos. O texto tem como objetivo problematizar a expressão "chamar atenção", usualmente empregada por profissionais de saúde e famílias que acompanham esses idosos para referir-se à sua motivação para o comportamento autodestrutivo. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa com emprego de entrevista semiestruturada, em que se buscou compreender profundamente o fenômeno. Foram analisados 12 casos de idosos com ideação e/ou tentativas de suicídio e relatos de quatro profissionais que se manifestaram sobre o comportamento de "chamar atenção" atribuído a esses idosos. O material coletado foi submetido à análise hermenêutica dialética. A pesquisa se ateve aos fatores articulados às situações na vida do idoso, buscando relacionar os sentimentos dos que idealizaram ou tentaram se matar e o comportamento do atribuído "chamar atenção". Como resultado, emergiram duas grandes categorias analíticas: o chamar atenção segundo a percepção dos idosos; e o chamar atenção para os profissionais de saúde. O estudo mostrou que a ligação que, em geral, familiares ou profissionais de saúde estabelecem entre "chamar atenção" e intenção de cometer suicídio é muito tênue, caracterizando-se mais propriamente como manifestação de que algo não corre bem na vida do idoso. Constatou-se o predomínio de compreensões derivadas do senso comum sobre esses fatos que não apresentam relação direta com o desejo ou a intenção de morte autoinfligida, mas uma dificuldade de compreensão dos sentimentos de isolamento e solidão.

Abstract This study analyzes part of the results of a multicentric national research that investigated suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in older adults. The text aims to question the so-called "attention seeking" behavior, used by health professionals and families of older patients when referring to their motivation for self-destructive behavior. This qualitative research used semi-structured interviews to thoroughly understand this phenomenon. We analyzed 12 cases of older adults with suicidal ideation and/or suicide attempts and reports from four professionals who expressed their opinion on the "attention seeking" behavior attributed to these patients. The data collected underwent dialectical hermeneutic analysis. The research focused on factors associated with situations faced by older adults, aiming to relate the feelings of those who idealized or tried to commit suicide and the "attention seeking" behavior. As a result, two major analytical categories emerged: attention seeking according to older adults; and attention seeking according to health professionals. The study showed that the connection family members or health professionals establish between "attention seeking" and intent to commit suicide is, in general, very tenuous; rather, it characterizes a proper manifestation that something is unwell in the older adult's life. We found a predominance of common-sense understandings about these facts that have no direct relationship with the desire or intention of self-inflicted death, but represent a difficulty in understanding feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Contextual risk factors of depression and suicidal thoughts in Brazilian adults: a multilevel analysis

Objective: To evaluate the association between social and health contextual variables, and between major depressive episodes (MDE) and suicidal thoughts in Brazilian adults. Methods: This population-based cross-sectional study used data from the 2013 National Health Survey (Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde). The Patient Health Questionnaire was used to evaluate the presence of MDE and suicidal thoughts. We used number of Family Health Strategy teams (FHS) per 20,000 state population, number of Psychosocial Care Centers (Centros de Atenção Psicossocial [CAPS]) per 1,000 state population, gross domestic product (GDP), and Gini index for each Brazilian state as contextual variables. Multilevel logistic regression models were used to calculate OR and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: Prevalence of MDE and suicidal thoughts was 4.1% (95%CI 3.8-4.4) and 3.8% (95%CI 3.5-4.1), respectively. Multilevel regression models showed an ICC of 1.1% for MDE (95%CI 0.5-2.3) and 1.3% for suicidal thoughts (95%CI 0.6-2.6). Neither GDP, Gini, FHS, or CAPS showed evidence of association with the outcomes. Conclusions: In general, contextual variables, within each Brazilian state, do not seem to affect the prevalence of MDE and suicidal thoughts.

Suicidal behavior among substance users: data from the Second Brazilian National Alcohol and Drug Survey (II BNADS)

Objective: To investigate the prevalence rates of suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SA) and their association with substance use in a nationally representative sample of Brazilians. Methods: The Second Brazilian National Alcohol and Drug Survey (II BNADS) is a household cross-sectional survey that investigated the consumption of psychotropic drugs and associated risk factors. This national probability sample survey used a multistage cluster design to select 4,607 participants aged 14 or older and had a total response rate of 77%. Illegal drug use, SI and SA were obtained by confidential self-report assessment. Results: SI and SA were reported by 9.9 and 5.4% of the sample, respectively. This prevalence was 20.8 and 12.4% among individuals with alcohol use disorders (AUD), 31.5 and 16.5% among cannabis users and 40.0 and 20.8% among cocaine users. After adjusting for demographic characteristics, tobacco use, family history of suicide and depression, both SI and SA were positively associated with AUD, cannabis and cocaine use. Conclusion: AUD, cannabis and cocaine use were significantly associated with SI and SA, even after the adjustments. Public health initiatives targeting suicide prevention should consider including assessment and management of substance misuse, and therapeutic approaches to substance misuse should include assessment of suicidality.

Suicide risk configuration system in a clustered clinical sample: a generalized linear model obtained through the LASSO technique

Objective: To identify clinical and sociodemographic factors that increase or decrease suicidal risk in a clinical sample of subjects seeking mental health care. Method: A cross-sectional study was performed at three health centers in Santiago, Chile. The Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI), Depressive Experience Questionnaire (DEQ), Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45.2), Reasons for Living Inventory (RFL), and State Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI-2), in addition to a sociodemographic survey, were applied to 544 participants (333 with suicidal behavior and 211 without current suicidal behavior). Through hierarchical clustering analysis, participants were grouped by similarity regarding suicidal risk. Then, a regression analysis was performed using the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) technique, and factors that decrease or increase suicide risk (SR) were identified for each cluster. Results: The resultant clusters were grouped mainly by the age of participants. The most important protective factor was having confidence in one's own coping skills in difficult situations. Relevant risk factors were major depressive disorder (MDD), poor anger management, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Conclusions: Suicidal risk manifests differently throughout the life cycle, and different types of bonds may protect from or increase risk of suicide.

Estudo das publicações científicas (2002-2017) sobre ideação suicida, tentativas de suicídio e autonegligência de idosos internados em Instituições de Longa Permanência / Study of scientific publications (2002-2017) on suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and self-neglect of elderly people hospitalized in Long-Term Care Establishments

Resumo Apresenta-se um estudo sobre trabalhos científicos sobre ideação, tentativa de suicídio e autonegligência de idosos residentes em ILPI de 2002 a 2017. Foram estudados documentos das fontes: BVS/SP, SciELO, Scopus, PubMed, e Web of Science com os seguintes descritores: tentativa de suicídio, ideação suicida, autonegligência, idoso, instituição de longa permanência, e seus correspondentes em língua inglesa, espanhola e francesa. Encontraram-se 26 artigos sobre a temática. Existe consenso entre os autores, cujos textos foram analisados, sobre os fatores que levam os idosos ao comportamento suicida: depressão, doença e dor, luto complicado e traumático, ansiedade e desespero após recuperação de episódio depressivo, condições de vida precária, morte de parentes próximos e amigos, conflitos familiares, história familiar de eventos autoinfligidos. Os fatores de proteção encontrados são religiosidade, estilo de vida otimista, satisfação com a vida e investimento na autonomia e no poder dos relacionamentos e da comunicação e tratamento farmacológico acompanhado para transtornos mentais como depressão.

Abstract This is a study on scientific work on the ideation, suicide attempt and self-neglect of elderly residents in LTCEs from 2002 to 2017. Documents were retrieved from the following sources: BVS/SP, SciELO, Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science, with the following descriptors: suicide attempt, suicidal ideation, self-neglect, elderly, long-term care establishment, and their correspondents in Portuguese, Spanish and French. Twenty-six papers on the subject were found. There is a consensus among the authors, whose texts are analyzed here, concerning the factors that lead the elderly to suicidal behavior: depression, illness and pain, complicated and traumatic mourning, anxiety and despair after recovery from depressive episode, poor living conditions, death of close relatives, friends, family conflicts, family history of self-inflicted events. The protection factors found are religiosity, optimistic lifestyle, satisfaction with life and investment in the autonomy and power of relationships and communication and monitored drug therapy for mental disorders such as depression.

Psychopathology and self-harm among incoming first-year students in six Mexican universities / Psicopatología y autolesiones en alumnos de nuevo ingreso en seis universidades mexicanas

Abstract: Objective: To estimate psychopathology and self-harm behavior of incoming first-year college students, socio-demographic correlates, service use and willingness to seek treatment. Materials and methods: 4 189 male and female incoming first-year students of six universities in four different states of Mexico responded to an online survey with a 79.3% response rate. Results: Almost one in three incoming students has experienced some type of psychopathology; however, only one in five has received treatment. Female, students who are older, whose parents are not married or deceased, and who have a non-heterosexual orientation, no religion or a non-Catholic/Christian religion have greater odds (1.18 - 1.99), whereas those who attend a private university and have a parent with some college education have lower odds (0.68 - 0.75) of experiencing any probable disorder. Conclusions: Substantial unmet need for mental health services combined with reported willingness to use university services suggests an opportunity for the detection, referral, and treatment of incoming students to promote a successful transition.

Resumen: Objetivo: Estimar psicopatologías y autolesiones en universitarios de nuevo ingreso, así como los correlatos sociodemográficos, el uso de servicios y la disposición para recibir tratamiento. Material y métodos: 4 189 estudiantes de nuevo ingreso de seis universidades en cuatro estados contestaron una encuesta en línea con una tasa de respuesta de 79.3%. Resultados: 32.5% han padecido psicopatologías en su vida, pero únicamente 19.5% han recibido tratamiento. Mujeres, estudiantes con una orientación no heterosexual, estudiantes de mayor edad, quienes tienen padres fallecidos o no casados, sin religión o con una religión no católica/cristiana tienen mayor probabilidad de presentar psicopatologías (RM= 1.18-1.99), mientras que aquellos de universidades privadas y cuyos padres tienen estudios universitarios tienen menor probabilidad (RM= 0.68-0.75). Conclusiones: La alta tasa de psicopatologías no tratadas combinada con la disposición reportada de recibir servicios a través de su universidad sugiere una oportunidad para la detección, canalización y tratamiento de alumnos de nuevo ingreso para promover una transición exitosa.

Suicide ideation and behavior in Mexico: Encodat 2016 / Ideación e intento de suicidio en México: Encodat 2016

Abstract: Objective: To provide updated information regarding the 12-month prevalence and associated sociodemographic factors for suicide ideation and behavior (plan and attempts) to substantiate preventive programs in Mexico. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional nationally representative survey, conducted during 2016 (n=56 877) among those 12-65 years old living in rural, urban and metropolitan dwellings. Results: The prevalence of suicide ideation in the last 12-months was 2.3%, 0.8% of the sample reported a plan and 0.7% reported a suicide attempt. All three outcomes were about two times more common among females and suicide plan and attempt were less common among the elderly (50-65 years old). Suicide attempts were more common in urban than in rural areas. The state of Tabasco showed an increased prevalence of ideation, plan and attempts when compared to national average rates. Conclusions: Public health measures to diminish and treat suicidal behavior are urgently needed all over the country.

Resumen: Objetivo: Dar información actualizada sobre la prevalencia de 12 meses y los factores sociodemográficos asociados para la ideación y el comportamiento suicida (plan e intentos) para fundamentar programas preventivos en México. Material y métodos: Encuesta transversal representativa a nivel nacional, por sexo y grupos de edad, realizada durante 2016 (n = 56 877) entre personas de entre12 y 65 años de edad en zonas rurales, urbanas y metropolitanas. Resultados: La prevalencia de ideación suicida en los últimos 12 meses fue de 2.3%, 0.8% de la muestra informó un plan y 0.7% informó un intento de suicidio. Los tres resultados fueron aproximadamente dos veces más comunes entre las mujeres y el intento de suicidio fue menos común entre los más viejos (50 a 65 años). Los intentos de suicidio fueron más comunes en las zonas urbanas que en las rurales. El estado de Tabasco mostró una mayor prevalencia de ideas, planes e intentos en comparación con las tasas promedio nacionales. Conclusiones: Es urgente y necesario que existan medidas de salud pública para disminuir y tratar el comportamiento suicida en todo el país.

Factores de riesgo para intento de suicidio en personas con trastorno depresivo en atención secundaria / Risk factors for suicide attempts in people with depressive disorders treated in secondary health care

Background: Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder in people with suicidal behavior. The knowledge of its risk factors should help to design preventive strategies. Aim: To describe suicidal behavior and risk factors for attempted suicide in people with major depressive disorders (MDD). Material and Methods: A 12-month follow-up study was conducted in 112 outpatients at three psychiatric care centers of Ñuble, Chile, with baseline and quarterly assessments. Demographic, psychosocial and clinical factors as potential risk factors of suicide attempts, were assessed. A clinical interview with DSM-IV diagnostic criteria checklist, Hamilton Depression Scale and the List of Threatening Experiences and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support were applied. Results: Sixty seven percent of participants had suicidal ideation and 43.8% had attempted suicide. Suicide risk was significantly higher in participants with a single major depressive episode (odds ratio [OR] = 3.98; 95% confidence intervals [CI] = 1,29-12,32 p = 0.02) and those with previous suicide attempts (OR = 13.15; 95% CI = 3,87-44.7 p < 0.01). Young age, not having a partner, being unemployed, having a severe major depressive episode, having psychotic symptoms, having a personality disorder and being devoid of medical illness increased the risk of suicide attempts, but they did not reach statistical significance. Conclusions: Significant risk factors should be specially considered when designing suicide preventive strategies in patients with MDD.

Mental disorders and suicide risk in emerging adulthood: the 1993 Pelotas birth cohort

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of some mental disorders and suicide risk, and the association between them in youths. METHODS Data from the 1993 Pelotas Birth Cohort (Brazil) was used. The prevalence of mental disorders at 22 years [major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorders type 1 and 2 (BD1; BD2), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and antisocial personality disorder (APD)] and of suicide risk were assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (n = 3,781). Comorbidity between disorders was also assessed. Association of each mental disorder and the number of disorders with suicide risk was assessed using Poisson regression. RESULTS The prevalence of any mental disorder was 19.1% (95%CI 17.8-20.3), and GAD was the most prevalent (10.4%; 95%CI 9.5-11.4). The prevalence of current suicide risk was 8.8% (95%CI 5.9-9.7). All disorders (except APD) and the suicide risk were higher among women. Mental disorders were associated with a higher suicide risk, with the highest risks being observed for MDD (RR = 5.6; 95%CI 4.1-7.8) and PTSD (RR = 5.0; 95%CI 3.9-6.3). The higher the number of co-occurring mental disorders, the higher the risk of suicide. CONCLUSIONS Our findings showed that about 20% of the youths had at least one mental disorder. However, this prevalence is underestimated since other relevant mental disorders were not assessed. Mental disorders were associated with higher suicide risk, especially the comorbidity between them.