The purpose of this study is to learn about the possible causes of the negative trend in suicide rates in both males and females aged 45-60 in Flanders, Belgium. This will be carried out using a psychological autopsy study.
A case-control psychological autopsy study will be carried out to identify what risk factors are related to suicide in people aged 45-60. People close to the person who died by suicide (next of kin or close friends) will be interviewed. To increase the validity of our findings, a control group will also be interviewed. The control group will be someone who is very close to someone with mental health problems.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
97
Unit for Suicide Research, Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium
History of suicidal behaviour (presuicidal communication, method, intent)
Time frame: baseline
Exposure to suicidal behavior
Time frame: baseline
Sociodemographics
Time frame: Baseline
Living situation
Time frame: Baseline
Work situation
Time frame: Baseline
Religion
Time frame: Baseline
Interpersonal relationships (intimate, children, social contact, family)
Time frame: Baseline
Financial problems
Time frame: Baseline
Legal problems
Time frame: Baseline
Life events
Time frame: Baseline
Medical history
Time frame: Baseline
Psychiatric history
Time frame: Baseline
Psychiatric disorders
Time frame: Baseline
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