1Department of Surgery, Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bathinda
2Department of Psychiatry, Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bathinda
3Department of Psychiatry, Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bathinda
*Corresponding Author: Dr Anil Goyal, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Adesh Institute ofmedical research and sciences, Bathinda Contact: +91 98141-28345, Email: dragbti@gmail.com
Introduction: Suicide is a complicated health problem and is a leading cause of death in the world. Depression is found to be most common cause of suicide. Suicidal ideation is precursor and predictor of suicide. So study was conducted to assess socio-demographic and clinical profile of depressed patient with suicidal ideation
Materials and Methods: A Retrospective study was conducted among 136 depressed patients, which fulfill selection criteria. Socio-demographic variables, psychiatric and medical history of the patients were recorded in semi-structured Performa and were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods.
Results: Suicidal ideation was found in 33.8% of depressed patients. Suicidal ideation was found significantly higher among males and working class subjects. Past history of depression and suicidal ideation, family history of depression were also found significantly associated with prevalence of suicidal ideation.
Conclusion: Suicidal ideation was highly prevalent among depressed patients. Being aprecursor of suicide, assessment of its risk factors and treatment can prevent future suicide.
Suicide, Depression, Ideation, Malwa
