A Self-inflicted Hot Oil Burn in a Male With a Major Psychiatric Disorder: A Case Report
<strong>Introduction:</strong> Suicide is a major challenge to public health worldwide, and self-inflicted burn is one of the most violent suicide methods.<br /> <strong>Case Presentation:</strong> In this case, a self-inflicted hot oil burn in a male with schizotypal p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Hospital Practices and Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jhpr.ir/article_100764_51b314c6fef8b8564d198579736267ac.pdf |
| Summary: | <strong>Introduction:</strong> Suicide is a major challenge to public health worldwide, and self-inflicted burn is one of the most violent suicide methods.<br /> <strong>Case Presentation:</strong> In this case, a self-inflicted hot oil burn in a male with schizotypal personality and major depressive disorder is reported.<br /> <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Psychiatric disorders, marital problems, and economic poverty are mentioned as risk factors for self-inflicted burn. Thus, these risk factors should be considered in the management of self-inflicted burn patients. |
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| ISSN: | 2476-390X 2476-3918 |