El suicidio es una de las principales causas de muerte en el mundo. Este estudio descriptivo analizó intentos suicidas en adolescentes de Santo Domingo entre 2019-2020, revelando que predominan en mujeres de 17-19 años, con factores de riesgo como falta de apoyo social y familiar. La ingestión de tabletas fue el método más común.
A characterization of suicide attempt
The study focuses on suicide attempts among adolescents in Santo Domingo from 2019-2020, revealing a higher prevalence in females aged 17-19, particularly urban students. Key personal risk factors include a history of attempts and insufficient social and family support, while family rejection emerged as a significant external factor. Most attempts were classified as unserious, with tablet ingestion being the common method. The research highlights notable family dysfunctionality within the affected population, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.