Prevalencia de intentos autolíticos en pacientes con trastornos psiquiátricos ingresados en la Dirección hospitalaria de Guayaquil entre el año 2016 y 2022.

Abstract

Introduction: In 2019, it was estimated that 1.3 deaths per 100 inhabitants were due to suicide. More than 90% of patients who have attempted suicide have an acquired psychiatric disorder. Suicide attempts are common in patients with psychiatric disorders. Objective: To identify the prevalence of suicide attempts in patients with psychiatric disorders of the Guayaquil Hospital Department admitted between 2016 and 2022. Methods: Data collection through the review of medical records and registration of patients admitted to the Guayaquil Hospital Directorate between the proposed years. Patients were grouped into families of pathologies according to the classification proposed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatric Disorders (DSM- 5). This study took a sample of 227 patients after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: In 26 of the 227 clinical histories reference to at least 1 suicide attempt made throughout his life was found. At least 1 suicide attempt was present in 29.33% (22 of 75) of the patients with depressive disorders; 33.33% (1 of 3) of patients classified as bipolar and related disorders and 10.00% (1 of 10) of patients with disorders related to trauma and stress factors. The main associated factor was the presence of suicidal ideation. Conclusions: The risk that a patient, in the Guayaquil Hospital Department, with any psychiatric disorder, has at least 1 suicide attempt, is 11.45%.