EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF REPORTS OF SELF-INFLICTED INJURIES IN THE CITY OF ANÁPOLIS (GO), FROM 2018 TO 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Self-inflicted injuries have been increasing in numbers over recent years, posing a challenge for the development of public health policies Objectives: Identify the epidemiological scenario of notifications of self-inflicted injuries and their variables, in the city of Anápolis-GO, between the years from 2018 to 2022 Methods: This is a cross-sectional, retrospective study, referring to data on notifications of self-inflicted injuries obtained through access to the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) platform, in DATASUS Results: It was observed that the scenario of notifications of self-inflicted injuries in the city of Anápolis (GO) showed a statistical increase between 2018 and 2022. There was a predominance of notifications in females, in the mixed-race population, between the ages of 10-14 years and in educational levels of incomplete grades 5 to 8. When it comes to the means used, there was a predominance of less lethal means (poisoning and use of sharp objects). An association between alcohol consumption and self-inflicted injuries was verified. Conclusions: Based on the epidemiological study, it was observed that the city of Anápolis presented increasing statistics of notifications. It is expected that the municipal pregnancy in the city of Anápolis (GO), observing the epidemiology of the variables involved, can maintain the basic conditions for mental health care, through Primary Care and with the support of Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS), outpatient clinics of mental health and reference hospitals for the care of patients requiring psychiatric hospitalizations.