Predictors of adherence with follow-up subsequent to a suicide attempt

Master Thesis

2009

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Authors
Asmal, Laila
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Flisher, Alan J
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University of Cape Town

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Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health
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Faculty of Health Sciences
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Abstract
Suicide attempts are associated with an increased risk of repeat attempts, completed suicide, chronic psychiatric symptoms, and ongoing psychosocial difficulties. Data is lacking in several areas in the field of suicide prevention and it is vital that clinicians identify factors that increase treatment adherence among patients that attempt suicide. This study aims to examine adherence rates and predictors of adherence to follow-up after a suicide attempt among the patient population of the PEU of Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town. Underlying the study is the hypothesis that sociodemographic factors and the nature of the suicide attempt predict adherence with follow-up subsequent to a suicide attempt.
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Includes abstract.


Includes bibliographical references (leaves 69-74).

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Psychiatry

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Asmal, L. 2009. Predictors of adherence with follow-up subsequent to a suicide attempt. University of Cape Town.

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