Factors associated with single and multiple suicide attempts in adolescents attending school in Argentina: national cross-sectional survey in 2018

Pengpid, Supa; Peltzer, Karl

doi:10.1192/bjo.2022.524

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“…Corroborating our study findings, which found the odds of SP to be higher among adolescents who have multiple sexual partners, previous studies also established the link between having multiple sexual partners and suicidal behaviour [16,23]. The prevalence of intimate partner violence among teenagers, which may predispose them to suicidal behaviour, can be used to explain this data.…”

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Conceptualising the correlates of adolescent suicidal behaviour in Benin: evidence from a national survey

Sarfo,

Debrah,

Gbordzoe

et al. 2024

Middle East Curr Psychiatry

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Background Despite efforts to increase awareness about suicide, related behaviours among adolescents in Benin persist as a significant health challenge globally. Nonetheless, there is a dearth of empirical evidence that conceptualises suicidal behaviour and its correlates to provide a better picture for preventive interventions. We analysed a national survey dataset of school-going Benin adolescents, with an analytical sample of 2,536. Results The prevalence of suicidal ideation, plan, and attempt were 14.8%, 16.3%, and 15.3%, respectively. The likelihood of ideating suicide increased among adolescents who engaged in marijuana usage, encountered bullying, felt lonely, and experienced anxiety. Additionally, the likelihood of planning suicide was high among individuals who skipped school, used marijuana, encountered bullying, felt lonely, experienced anxiety, and engaged in multiple sexual relationships. Similarly, the likelihood of attempting suicide was increased among adolescents in grades 3-6 who skipped school, used marijuana, encountered bullying, and felt lonely. Nonetheless, being a male was protective against suicidal ideation and suicidal plans, while younger age was protective against suicidal attempts. Also, having parents who respected adolescents’ autonomy and privacy (never inspected their things without their knowledge) had lower odds of suicidal ideation. Conclusion Suicide prevention programmes must consider multidimensional protective and risk factors concerning adolescents’ personal, parental, family, and community settings in Benin.

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Conceptualising the correlates of adolescent suicidal behaviour in Benin: evidence from a national survey

Sarfo,

Debrah,

Gbordzoe

et al. 2024

Middle East Curr Psychiatry

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Suicide Attempt and Its Correlates Among School-Going Argentinian Adolescents with Suicidal Thoughts: Insights from a National Survey

Dadras

2024

School Mental Health

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A combination of personal, psychological, and environmental factors contributes to the risk of suicide attempts among those with suicidal thoughts and warrants further research. The study explored the associations of demographic, psychosocial, and behavioral factors with suicide attempts among a nationally representative of school-going Argentinian adolescents who have suicidal thoughts. The study analyzed the data from the Argentina Global School-based Students Survey 2018. The sample was restricted to adolescents with suicidal thoughts. The chi-square test was used to examine the association, and logistic regression determined the odds of suicide attempts across risk factors including demographic factors, psychosocial and environmental risks, as well as substance use and risk sex behaviors. In total, 11,962 (21.46%) of school-going Argentinian adolescents had suicidal thoughts, of whom 6033 (51.67%) had suicide attempts at least once in the last 12 months. Findings indicated that female adolescents had higher odds of attempts, paralleling global trends, while grade differences suggested a transitional phase’s significance. Among those with suicidal thoughts, psychosocial factors like loneliness, bullying, and school absenteeism played pivotal roles in enhancing the odds of suicide attempts. In addition, substance use, notably marijuana, amphetamines, alcohol, and early initiation were associated with a heightened risk of suicide attempts. Risky sexual behaviors, like early activity and multiple partners, were also associated with a higher likelihood of suicide attempts in suicide ideators. Emphasizing preventive measures targeting adolescents, particularly within school settings, is crucial for reducing suicide attempts among those experiencing suicidal thoughts.

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Suicidal behaviours among school-going adolescents in samoa: a secondary analysis of prevalence, protective, and risk factors

Sarfo,

Gbordzoe,

Attigah

et al. 2023

Middle East Curr Psychiatry

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Background Suicide has become a major threat to achieving Sustainable Development Goals three and four, especially for school-going adolescents worldwide. As part of efforts to prevent suicide, population-based studies regarding the prevalence and variables that predict suicidal behaviours are required to inform decisions. Despite this realisation, Samoa lacks empirical data on suicidal behaviours among adolescents. We conducted a secondary analysis of the 2017 Global School-based Student Health Survey to examine the prevalence of suicidal behaviours (idea, plan, and attempt) of school-going adolescents in Samoa. Results The prevalence of suicidal ideation, plan, and attempt was 24.1%, 23.8%, and 21.8%, respectively. Also, we found that having understanding parents was an important protective factor against all three suicidal behaviours among Samoan in-school adolescents. Suicidal ideation was predicted by cigarette smoking, having someone who smokes in adolescents’ presence, bullying, loneliness, and worrying about things they could not study. Also, cigarette smoking, bullying, having multiple sexual partners, and worrying increased the risk of having suicidal plans. Again, adolescents’ suicidal attempt was predicted by adolescent truancy, alcohol use, cigarette smoking, being bullied, having close friends, loneliness, and worry. Conclusions Rather than focusing on the school setting alone, suicide prevention interventions in Samoa should foster interdisciplinary collaborations to help reduce suicide.

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Factors associated with single and multiple suicide attempts in adolescents attending school in Argentina: national cross-sectional survey in 2018

Cited by 3 publications

References 30 publications

Conceptualising the correlates of adolescent suicidal behaviour in Benin: evidence from a national survey

Conceptualising the correlates of adolescent suicidal behaviour in Benin: evidence from a national survey

Suicide Attempt and Its Correlates Among School-Going Argentinian Adolescents with Suicidal Thoughts: Insights from a National Survey

Suicidal behaviours among school-going adolescents in samoa: a secondary analysis of prevalence, protective, and risk factors

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