To examine the characteristics of suicide attempters among first and second generation immigrants from Turkey living in Basel-City, Switzerland. All immigrants living in Basel City and admitted to the University Hospital of Basel-City, Switzerland, after a suicide attempt, were consecutively examined during a 7-year period (n=70). 35,7% of the suicide attempters were first generation and 64,3% second generation immigrants. Among the first generation the sex ratio female to male was 1,3 and among second generation 3,1. 36,9% of those concerned were at immigration 15 to 19 years of age. 24,1 % of females from first generation and 14,7% of females from second generation mentioned violence in family and partnership as the main problem. Conclusions: Female migrants of 2. generation seem to be at risk with regard to suicidal behavior. Violence seems to be a significant problem in suicidal female immigrants of both generations. © 2008 Dustri-Verlag Dr. Karl Feistle.

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immigrant sex ratio human suicide attempt Ethnic Groups Turkey (republic) Suicide, Attempted Spouse Abuse Young Adult Humans Adolescent Domestic Violence male Emigrants and Immigrants Acculturation Socioeconomic Factors female risk factor clinical article Recurrence Article adult Turkey Age Factors family violence Switzerland