The Determinants of Attempted Suicide in a General Hospital Setting in Fiji Islands: a Gender-Specific Study

The objective of this study was to examine the sociodemographic & clinical factors influencing gender-specific attempted suicide in Fiji. The authors found that younger age, lack of employment outside the home, marital problems, & nondeath motives were more influential in female attempted suicide, while alcohol misuse & severe psychiatric morbidity were more frequently associated with male attempted suicide. The findings support gender-specific prevention & intervention strategies. (40 refs)