Deliberate self-harm as seen in Kampala, Uganda - a case-control study.

摘要: A study to investigate deliberate self-harm (DSH) in an African context was undertaken Uganda. case-control which 100 cases of DSH and 300 controls matched on age sex were recruited from three general hospitals Kampala subjected a structured interview using modified version the European Parasuicide Study Interview Schedule I. Among cases, 63% males, with male female ratio 1.7:1 peak range 20–24 years. Higher educational attainment, higher socio-economic class poor housing significantly associated DSH. District of current residence, district birth, religion, ethnicity, marital status, number children, current living arrangement, area usual employment status respondent and partner not Pesticides and medications, mainly antimalarials diazepam, the main methods used. The most commonly reported psychiatric disorders adjustment disorder, acute stress reactions and depression. Uganda appears predominantly afflict young. Disturbed interpersonal relationships, poverty loneliness were important factors immediate precipitation this behaviour. fact that pesticide poisoning is still the predominantly used method this area calls for review of legislation controls sale availability of these agricultural chemicals.