Keywords = Self-injurious Behavior
Number of Articles: 1
A Self-inflicted Hot Oil Burn in a Male With a Major Psychiatric Disorder: A Case Report
Volume 4, Issue 4, Autumn 2019, Pages 139-141
https://doi.org/10.15171/hpr.2019.28
Zahra Ismaili Shahroudi Moqaddam, Mohsen Saberi Isfeedvajani
Abstract Introduction: Suicide is a major challenge to public health worldwide, and self-inflicted burn is one of the most violent suicide methods.
Case Presentation: In this case, a self-inflicted hot oil burn in a male with schizotypal personality and major depressive disorder is reported.
Conclusion: 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.