Abstract
The research tried to understand the accidents involving children considering that almost all are results of family conflicts, and comprehend if there’s a desire of suicide in the risky act. This study aimed to investigate among children between 6 and 12 years old hospitalized due to domestic accidents if there is any possible tendency of suicide. Children hospitalized at the Hospital da Restauração in Pernambuco – Brazil made part of this study. A semi-structured interview was used to collect some information from children and their tutors as well a drawing made by the child showing the family environment. After analyzing all results it’s possible to say that in the accident, even caused by others, there is a tendency to suicide. The results pointed out many personal and family sources that lead children to risky behavior and self-destructive acts in short or long-term.
Accident; Family Environment; Risk Factors; Children; Suicide