Rev. Soc. Bras. Enferm. Ped.2021;21(2):133-40.
Self-Inflicted Violence in Children and Teenagers in an Inland Town in São Paulo, Brazil
DOI: 10.31508/1676-379320210019
Abstract
Objective
To assess the epidemiological profile and the effectiveness of follow-up care with children and adolescents in healthcare service for self-inflicted violence.
Methods
A quantitative, descriptive and retrospective study was conducted on 177 compulsory notification records of interpersonal/self-inflicted violence and an online monitoring spreadsheet.
Results
The sample comprised mostly female adolescents (77.4%) between 15 and 18 years of age (56.5%) with a high relapse rate (45.2%). The main locations chosen for the suicide attempts were the home (85.31%) and the school (5.08%), while the most common means were poisoning (65.38%) and the use of cutting/piercing objects (26.37%).
Conclusion
This study shows that female adolescents over 15, with disabilities/disorders, and a history of previous attempts are at a higher risk of suicide, demonstrating the need for more effective tools for monitoring victims.
Keywords: Adolescent health; Child Welfare; Pediatric nursing; Suicide attempt