Resource Tag: PORTUGAL

In an attempt to reduce suicide by selecting groups at more risk, this study analyses the evolution of suicide rates in Portugal, district & city of Lisbon from 1950 to 1983. From the 1960’s on, there has been a significant decrease in male rates and a rise for females. Results list high risk groups in […]

Investigated was female autonomy to determine if it has affected the ratio of male to female suicides &/or suicide among females in general. Suicide rates for 1950, 68, 69,& 1983 were statistically analyzed. 1968 marked the first autonomous steps by Portugese women. The hypothesis that female suicides would approximate male rates received some support, suggesting […]

Identified are high risk groups for suicide in portugal for the years 1950-83. Statistical analysis of data identified, in descending order, the folloeing groups, differentiated by age, sex, marital status, & time of suicide: (1) males, 40 or older, (2) males, 20-29, divorced, spring & summer, (3) females, 50 & over, divorced or widowed, spring […]

A study of suicide rates(1963-83) in Portugal indicates a change in the suicide profile of different age groups, particularily among 10-24 yr. olds. Regional differences were evident, suicide being less common in the Catholic North. Rates, for those 10 or more years in 1980-82, were 5.3 in the north & 14.4 in the south. The […]

Deviant thought processes & resultant communication difficulties that appear to characterize suicidal adolescents were studied. 26 adolescent suicide attempters treated at a psychiatric clinic in Lisbon were assessed by clinical interview & projective tests, including the Rorschach & TAT in terms of ego developement & patterns of communication. Results indicated idiosyncratic use of words & […]