Factors Associated with Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempt among School-Going Urban Adolescents in Peru

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Bimala Sharma¹  Eun Woo Nam¹  Ha Yun Kim¹  Jong Koo Kim¹ 

[1] Yonsei Global Health Center, Yonsei University, 1 Yonseidae-gil, Wonju City, Gangwon-do, 220-710, Korea; E-Mails:

关键词: suicidal ideation;    suicide attempt;    factors;    adolescents;    Peru;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph121114842

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The study examines the prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt, and associated factors among school-going urban adolescents in Peru. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a sample of 916 secondary school adolescents in 2014. A structured questionnaire adapted from Global School-based Student Health Survey was used to obtain information. Data were analyzed using logistic regression models at 5% level of significance. Overall, 26.3% reported having suicidal ideation, and 17.5% reported having attempted suicide during the past 12 months. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that female sex, being in a fight, being insulted, being attacked, perceived unhappiness, smoking and sexual intercourse initiation were significantly associated with increased risk of suicidal ideation, while female sex, being in a fight, being insulted, being attacked, perceived unhappiness, alcohol and illicit drug use were related to suicide attempt. The prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts observed in the survey area is relatively high. Female adolescents are particularly vulnerable to report suicidal ideation and suicide attempt. Interventions that address the issue of violence against adolescents, fighting with peers, health risk behaviors particularly initiation of smoking, alcohol and illicit drug use and encourage supportive role of parents may reduce the risk of suicidal behaviors.

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