Prevalência e fatores de risco associados às lesões autoprovocadas no Brasil.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the trend of self-inflicted violence notifications in Brazil from 2017 to 2023 and to characterize the victims' epidemiological profile, the methods used, and associated factors. Methods: A descriptive study using Tabnet/DATASUS data, including the entire population, of both sexes throughout the national territory. The variables analyzed were sex, age group, race/color, education level, place of occurrence, recurrence, methods of injury, and aggravating factors. Descriptive analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel software. Results: Notifications of self-inflicted violence increased by 92% during the analyzed period, with the highest concentration in the Southeast Region. The victims were predominantly women (71.7%), young people aged 20 to 29, and of mixed race (43.0%) and white race (39.1%). The majority of events occurred at home (67.9%). Poisoning was the most used method (20.1%), and recurrence was present in 38.3% of cases. Among the aggravating factors, physical violence (53.4%) and beatings (38.9%) were prominent. Conclusion: A significant growth in self-inflicted violence notifications was observed in Brazil, with higher vulnerability among young women and a predominance of poisoning as the method. The findings reinforce the need for intersectoral prevention strategies and the strengthening of the psychosocial support network.