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Ethnic differences in self-harm, rates, characteristics and service provision — three-city cohort study
Author(s)	J Cooper, E Murphy, R Webb
Journal title	British Journal of Psychiatry, vol 197, no 3, September 2010
Pages	pp 212-217
Source	http://bjp.rcpsych.org doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.109.072637
Annotation	Studies of self-harm in Black and minority ethnic (BME) groups have been restricted to single geographical areas, with few studies of Black people. The aim of this study was to calculate age- and gender-specific rates of self-harm by ethnic group in three cities and compare characteristics and outcomes. A population-based self-harm cohort presenting to five emergency departments in three English cities during 2001 to 2006. A total of 20574 individuals (16-64 years) presented with self-harm; ethnicity data were available for 75%. Rates of self-harm were highest in young Black females (16-34 years) in all three cities. Risk of self-harm in young South Asian people varied between cities. Black and minority ethnic groups were less likely to receive a psychiatric assessment and to re-present with self-harm. In conclusion, despite the increased risk of self-harm in young Black females fewer receive psychiatric care. These findings have implications for assessment and appropriate management for some BME groups following self-harm. (KJ).
Accession Number	CPA-101019201 A
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