Suicide in People Aged 45-60: A Case-control Psychological Autopsy Study
Completed
- Conditions
- Suicide
- Registration Number
- NCT03703128
- Lead Sponsor
- University Ghent
- Brief Summary
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.
- Detailed Description
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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 97
Inclusion Criteria
- close to suicide victim or person who has mental health problems
- suicide victim or person with mental health problems was/is 45-60 years old
- the suicide happened more than 3 months and less than 5 years ago
Exclusion Criteria
- not Dutch-speaking
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Psychiatric history Baseline Psychiatric disorders Baseline Life events Baseline History of suicidal behaviour (presuicidal communication, method, intent) baseline Exposure to suicidal behavior baseline Work situation Baseline Legal problems Baseline Sociodemographics Baseline Religion Baseline Living situation Baseline Interpersonal relationships (intimate, children, social contact, family) Baseline Financial problems Baseline Medical history Baseline
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Unit for Suicide Research, Ghent University
🇧🇪Ghent, Belgium