An Observational Analysis of Suicidal Deaths during COVID 19 Pandemic Lockdown at Lucknow, India

Abstract

COVID 19 Pandemic has affected the global population. . In this paper we have tried to study the possible
contributing factors to suicides along with the demographic data of people committing suicides. Aim
of the study- to analyse the role and magnitude of severity of these factors contributing to suicides and
devising possible strategies to help the vulnerable groups to cope with such situations in future. Material
&methods- We had conducted an observational analysis of suicidal deaths which occurred in Lucknow
during the Lockdown period in India. Observations- A total 59 suicides were reported in Lucknow during
the lockdown period of 69 days. Majority of suicides were done by Hanging (93.2%), Economic factors
accounted for 49.2%, domestic conflicts 23.7%, psychological and emotional factors (27.1%). Conclusionwe should try to develop strategies and appropriate and timely interventions to eliminate the contributing
predisposing factors to suicide.