Ph.D. Associate professor
Erik Christiansen
Research Unit Mental Health, Children and Adult, Aabenraa, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
| Projekt styring | ||
| Projekt status | Open | |
| Data indsamlingsdatoer | ||
| Start | 01.01.2023 | |
| Slut | 01.01.2030 | |
Suicide prevention in Region of Southern Denmark
Short summary
The Region of Southern Denmark whish to put a focus on suicide prevention in the meeting of suicidal people with the health care system. The rates of suicide behavior are still too high, and many suicidal events are happening during hospitalization or in psychiatric residential facilities. The study will form the basis for locating missed opportunities for suicide prevention in the health care system.
Rationale
Suicidal behavior is a major public health problem, with many young girls having self-harm and suicide attempts and older men being the group at most risk of dying by suicide. Up to 10,000 suicide attempts are treated each year in the secondary health system and there are approx. 600 suicides in Denmark each year. Suicide attempts are among the strongest risk factors for suicide and suicide has many negative effects, both for friends and family, but also in terms of lost years of life and lost earnings to society. 25% of all suicides occur during hospitalization or in psychiatric residential facilities. Therefore, Region of Southern Denmark has chosen to focus on suicide prevention in the meeting of suicidal people with the health care system. The purpose of the study is: monitoring the development in the suicide attempt and suicide rates analyzing suicidal people's contacts with the health care system elucidation of risk periods for suicidal behavior Together, these focus points will form the basis for locating missed opportunities for suicide prevention in the health system.
Description of the cohort
The source population consist of every individual, above 6 years of age who have lived in Denmark during the period 2010-2021. The source population was divided into sub-populations regarding self-harm, suicide attempts, suicide and others were used as controls. The populations were analysed in a longitudinal setup where they were followed from birth until death, emigration, or end of follow-up.
Data and biological material
Demographic, family and household conditions. Somatic and psychiatric contacts. Migrations and deaths. Medicines. Income, education and socio-economic status Healthcare services.
Collaborating researchers and departments
"Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine, sdu", "