Background: People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at higher risk of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. We reviewed the literature for the prevalence and determinants of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt in people with HIV in Africa. Methods: The PubMed, Scopus, and Google scholar were searched for original studies published in peerreviewed journals in English language between January 2015 to July 2020, using the key words: 'suicidal behavior', 'suicidal attempt', 'suicidal ideation', 'HIV/AIDS', and/or 'Africa'. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Results: 12 cross-sectional studies published in the past 5 years in African countries were included. The quality of studies was high, with score ranging from 6 to 9. The prevalence of suicidal ideation ranged from 8.8% to 39%. The prevalence of suicide attempt ranged from 2.8% to 20.1%. The most common risk factors for suicidal behaviour were mental health-related problems. Other factors included high clinical stage of HIV, being unmarried, poor medication adherence, poorer quality of life, not taking highly active antiretroviral therapy, female sex, no education, substance use, low CD4 level, and opportunistic infection. Conclusion: Patients with HIV/AIDS have an increased risk of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. Early screening, treatment, and referral of suicidal patients are necessary for HIV clinics.

Background: Globally, suicide accounts for 75% in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Though the magnitude of suicidal behavior in High-income Countries (HIC) is higher relative to the general population, limited studies had explored suicidal behavior among medical outpatients in LMICs including this locality. Suicidal behaviors among people with the chronic medical illness are one of the commonest psychiatric emergencies that demand a major health concern by researchers and mental health task forces. People with chronic medical illnesses show suicidal ideation and attempt which are fatal problems to end life. Therefore, this study will address the gaps by determining the magnitude of suicidal behavior among Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients in an outpatient setting of Alamata General Hospital (AGH). Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among medical patients attending a chronic care clinic in Alamata general Hospital from May to June 2019. A sample of 146 DM patients who were attending an outpatient chronic care clinic was included in the study. Suicidal behavior was assessed by the World Health Organization (WHO) suicidal behavior assessment through software called Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 25. Results: The magnitude of suicidal behavior among Diabetes Mellitus patients at AGH was 30.8%, 15.8% had suicidal ideation, 14.4% had a suicidal attempt and 15.1% of them had the plan to commit suicide. Conclusion: The prevalence of suicidal behavior was found to be significantly high in Diabetes Mellitus patients. Hence, it is important to conduct more interventions to assess the suicidal behavior symptoms among Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Background Globally, suicide accounts 75% in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).Though the magnitude of suicidal behaviour in high- income countries (HIC) is higher relative to the general population, limited studies had explored about suicidal behaviour among medical outpatients in middle-income countries (LMICs) including this locality. Suicidal behaviours among people with the chronic medical illness are one of the commonest psychiatric emergencies that demand a major health concern by researchers and mental health task forces. People with the chronic medical illness show suicidal ideation and attempt which are fatal problems to end life. Therefore, this study will address the gaps by determining the magnitude of suicidal behaviour among Diabetes Mellitus patients in an outpatient setting of Alamata General Hospital (AGH). Methods Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among medical patients attending a chronic care clinic in Alamata general Hospital from May to June 2019. A sample of 146 DM patients who were attending an outpatient chronic care clinic was included in the study. Patients’ data on socio-demographics, clinical factors, substance use and other information's were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire through face to face interview. Suicidal behaviour was used assessed by WHO suicidal behaviour assessment. The collected data were coded, entered and analyzed using frequency, cross-tabulation analysis by SPSS Version 23. Result The magnitude of suicidal behaviour among DM patients at AGH is 30.8%. Conclusion This study demonstrated that suicidal behaviours common problem in diabetic patients was high magnitude.

Background Antenatal depression is a serious mental health problem that can negatively affect the lives of women. Depressive disorders are not only common and chronic among women throughout the world but also the principal source of disability. The scarce information and limited attention to the problem might aggravate the consequence of the problem and can limit the intervention to be taken. So the purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence and associated factors of antenatal depression among women. Methods An institutional based cross sectional study was conducted by systemic random sampling technique among 203 pregnant women following Antenatal care at Michu clinic in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from March to June 2019. An interviewer administered Beck Depression Inventory (II) questionnaire was used to assess individual’s depression condition after consent obtained from participants. Data was entered and analyzed by using statically package for social science version 22. Then bivariate regression with p-value ≤0.25 was entered in to multivariate regression with p-value

Background Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. According to estimates from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, there will be 17.0 million new cancer cases in 2018 worldwide. Depression, age, sex, divorced, and hopelessness are of most factors can patient with cancer result in suicidal behaviour. The purpose of this study is to identify and associated factors of suicidal behaviour among cancer patients in Mekelle, Ethiopia. Methods The cross-sectional study design was employed with a total of 345 study subjects in Mekelle, Ethiopia. Suicidal behaviour was measured by the Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) scale. Bivariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to determine between the explanatory and outcome variables. Results The magnitude of suicidal behaviour was 20%. Previously suicidal attempt [AOR = 31.466, 95% CI (14.552, 68.042), P < 0.0001] was associated factor whereas no comorbid physical illness [AOR = .0.363, 95% (0. 164, 0.806)] and current treatment regimen (surgery, radiotherapy and palliative care) were significantly protective factors for suicidal behavior. Conclusion No comorbid physical illness, suicide attempt and current treatment regimen were significant factors of suicidal behaviour. Oncologic professionals should assess patient suicidal risk assessment routinely and every professional focuses on management besides the medication.