Methods of deliberate self-harm in Pakistan

M. M. Khan, H. Reza

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Abstract

Reports of deliberate self-harm (DSH) are rare from Pakistan where psychotropic drugs can be obtained 'over the counter'. A retrospective analysis of 382 index cases presenting to a university hospital in Karachi showed self-poisoning with benzodiazepines as the most common method, followed by organophosphate insecticides. Salicylates and non-opiate analgesics were significantly absent from our series. Implications of these findings are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)367-368
Number of pages2
JournalPsychiatric Bulletin
Volume20
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996

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