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Inception Rates of Deliberate Self-Harm among Adolescents in West London

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  • Dinesh Bhugra
  • Neil Thompson
  • Jayshree Singh
  • Elizabeth Fellow-Smith

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Background: Studies have suggested that inception rates of deliberate self-harm among different ethnic group adolescents are broadly similar. Aims: We set out to study the rates of adolescent self-harm over a calendar year in Ealing - part of West London. Methods: All cases of deliberate self-harm presenting to the A&E department and paediatrics were identified and socio-cultural factors studied. Ethnicity was obtained using self-ascription. Results: A total of 76 cases were identified over one year. Using the at risk population as denominator, no differences in inception rates were noted according to ethnicity. Overdoses were the commonest method used for deliberate self-harm. Conclusions: The similarities between the Asian and white adolescents suggest that some common aetiological factors may be at play. The risk factors may be related to gender rather than ethnicity in this age group.

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  • Dinesh Bhugra & Neil Thompson & Jayshree Singh & Elizabeth Fellow-Smith, 2003. "Inception Rates of Deliberate Self-Harm among Adolescents in West London," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 49(4), pages 247-250, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:49:y:2003:i:4:p:247-250
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764003494002
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    1. Olayinka Omigbodun & Nisha Dogra & Oluyomi Esan & Babatunde Adedokun, 2008. "Prevalence and Correlates of Suicidal Behaviour Among Adolescents in Southwest Nigeria," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 54(1), pages 34-46, January.

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