Self-immolation in Iran, risk factors and prevention strategies

Zahra Heidari Zadi; Shahram Mami; Habibolah Khazaie; Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani; Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi; Reza Mohammadi; Alireza Ahmadi

doi:10.22110/jkums.v19i1.2146

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https://doi.org/10.22110/jkums.v19i1.2146

Self-immolation in Iran, risk factors and prevention strategies

Author(s):

Zahra Heidari Zadi¹,

Shahram Mami¹,

Habibolah Khazaie²,

Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani³,

Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi⁴,

Reza Mohammadi⁵,

Alireza Ahmadi^6,*

1Dept. of Clinical Psychology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University of Ilam, Ilam, Iran

2Dept. of Psychiatry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

3Road Traffic Injury Research Centre, Department of Statistics & Epidemiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

4Dept. of Psychiatry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, United States

5WHO Collaborating Centre on Community Safety Promotion, Stockholm, Sweden

6Suicide Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences:Vol. 19, issue 1; e70721

Published online:Apr 29, 2015

Article type:Research Article

Received:Oct 25, 2014

Accepted:Mar 03, 2015

How to Cite:Zahra Heidari ZadiShahram MamiHabibolah KhazaieHomayoun Sadeghi-BazarganiShahrzad Bazargan-HejaziReza MohammadiAlireza Ahmadiet al.Self-immolation in Iran, risk factors and prevention strategies.J Kermanshah Univ Med Sci.19(1):e70721.https://doi.org/10.22110/jkums.v19i1.2146.

Abstract

Background: approximately 1,500 to 2,000 people die due to self-immolation every year in Iran. This phenomenon is more pronounced in young women who comprise an active and reproductive segment of the population which can lead to numerous negative consequences in the individual, family, and community. However, since self-immolation is a preventable public health issue, the healthcare system is required to take seriously into account.

Methods: In this narrative review, several online databases, including PubMed, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, ISI, Scopus as well as offline resources, including textbooks and theses were searched for the published information about the risk and protective factors of self-immolation. An attempt was made to analyze and identify the epidemiologic patterns and prevention strategies of this phenomenon briefly.

Results: Our review revealed that the phenomenon of self-immolation is particularly frequent among young women in Iran and adjustment disorder is the most common risk factor for self-immolation.

Conclusion: This study shows that self-immolation is a significant health problem in some parts of Iran, suggesting that the health care system and authorities should be more attentive to this public health challenge. Furthermore, low-cost precautionary and preventive measures including counseling services can manage this phenomenon and should be of high priority for health officials.

Keywords

Self-immolation

Iran

risk factors

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Zahra Heidari Zadi:[PubMed][Scholar]
Shahram Mami:[PubMed][Scholar]
Habibolah Khazaie:[PubMed][Scholar]
Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani:[PubMed][Scholar]
Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi:[PubMed][Scholar]
Reza Mohammadi:[PubMed][Scholar]
Alireza Ahmadi:[PubMed][Scholar]