suicide attempts among patients admited to hospital of kermanshah university of medical sciences

conclusions in reference to the young age of the statistical population of attempters and frequent personal-life crisis among them, educational, welfare and consultation facilities are suggested. results average age of the population was 29 ± 11.6 years. female were more prone to commit suicide whereas the patients had a variety of social lifestyles and crisis such as divorce, drug abuse, and domestic problems. the most frequent method of committing suicide was the use of burning materials. objectives the current study aimed to investigate frequency of suicide attempts and related social factors among patients admitted in hospital of kermanshah university of medical sciences patients and methods this cross-sectional study was descriptive-analytical type carried out on 251 patients admitted at medical centers of kermanshah university of medical sciences after failed suicide attempts. data collection was done through filling forms. background suicide is a modern-age human challenge considered as a social and mental health problem acquiring enormous attention on primary and secondary heath care plans.