Sociodemographic, lifestyle and health determinants of suicidal behaviour in Malaysia

Cheah, Yong Kang; Azahadi, Mohd; Phang, Siew Nooi; Manaf, Noor Hazilah Abd

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2017.12.086

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“…A diabetes-screening programme may be introduced, particularly targeting the older age high-risk groups. 26 Some studies found an association between psychosocial distress, such as suicidal behaviour, 15,16 stress 17,18 and passive smoking, 19 increased the likelihood of diabetes, while in this study only in unadjusted analysis alcohol family problem was associated with diabetes, while the stress of family member die from suicide, suicidal ideation and passive smoking were not signi cantly with prediabetes and/or diabetes.…”

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Prevalence and correlates of pre-diabetes and diabetes among a national population based sample of adults in Zambia: Results of the first national STEPS survey in 2017

Peltzer

Pengpid

2020

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Background: This investigation aimed to estimate the prevalence and its correlates of pre-diabetes and diabetes among 18-69 year-old persons in Zambia.Method: Nationally representative cross-sectional data were analysed from 3,608 18-69 year old persons (31 years median age) that participated in the “2017 Zambia STEPS survey,” with complete blood glucose measurement.Results: Results indicate that 8.8% of 18-69 year-olds had pre-diabetes and 7.2% diabetes. In adjusted multinomial logistic regression analysis, older age, rural residence, central obesity (or overweight or obesity), hypertension, raised total cholesterol and physical inactivity were associated with pre-diabetes and/or diabetes. In addition, in unadjusted analysis, female sex, lower education, alcohol family problem and alcohol dependence were associated with pre-diabetes and/or diabetes. Only 8.4% of the study sample reported that they ever had their blood glucose examined by a health care professional. Having had blood glucose measured was higher among women (9.6%) than men (7.2%) but not significantly (P=0.08). Residents in urban areas (11.8%) had significantly more often ever their blood glucose measured than residents in rural areas (5.4%) (P<0.001). Among study participants with diabetes, 22.3% were aware, 9.4% were currently taking treatment and 17.1% had controlled their diabetes (<7.0 mmol/L).Conclusion: Almost one in ten participants had pre-diabetes and diabetes and several associated variables were detected which can aid in designing intervention strategies.

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Prevalence and correlates of pre-diabetes and diabetes among a national population based sample of adults in Zambia: Results of the first national STEPS survey in 2017

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2020

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“…These data indicate that old age can be a protective factor for suicidal behavior, which is similar to what has been observed in the in the general population, as suicidal behavior prevalence decreases with age [ 34 , 35 ]. The literature suggests that younger individuals have more responsibilities and are under more stress than older individuals [ 36 ]. This could be true also for patients with diabetes.…”

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Risk Factors and Prevalence of Suicide Attempt in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the Mexican Population

Gómez-Peralta

González-Castro

Fresán

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Background: It has been proposed that the risk of death by suicide is higher in patients with diabetes than in the general population. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the risk factors of suicidal behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes. The aim of the present study was to analyze the prevalence of suicide attempt and determine the risk factors of suicide attempt, in patients with type 2 diabetes in a Mexican population. Methods: Clinic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, biochemical levels, depression, and suicidal behavior were evaluated in 185 Mexican patients with type 2 diabetes. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to find predictive factors of suicide attempt. Results: 11.4% of patients reported previous suicide attempts n = 21). Younger patients (OR: 3.63, 95% CI: 1.29–10.19), having depression (OR: 3.33, 95% CI: 1.13–9.76) and normal BMI (OR: 3.14, 95% CI: 1.11–8.83), were predictive factors of suicide attempt. No other variables in the study showed statistical significance. Conclusions: Our results showed a high prevalence of suicidal behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes. We found that younger age, depression and normal BMI could be risk factors of suicide attempt in these patients. Therefore, psychiatric interventions to prevent depression and suicidal behavior in this population are necessary. New studies using larger samples are necessary to replicate and confirm these results.

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“…Psychosocial distress risk factors of SB may include mental illness, including major depression and alcohol use disorders [ 1 ], experiencing adverse life events [ 1 , 14 , 15 ], and unemployment [ 11 – 13 ]. Physical factors associated with SB may include suffering from physical chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, and diabetes [ 11 – 13 , 16 , 17 ], hypercholesrolemia [ 16 , 18 ] and low blood pressure [ 19 ], and health risk behaviours associated with SB, which may include high sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity [ 20 – 22 ], substance use disorders [ 23 – 25 ], passive smoking [ 26 , 27 ], early substance use [ 28 , 29 ] and overweight or obesity [ 30 , 31 ].…”

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Prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviour among adults in Malawi: a nationally representative cross-sectional survey in 2017

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Peltzer

2021

Int J Ment Health Syst

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Background The study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal behaviour (SB) among adults in Malawi. Methods Data were analysed from 4187 persons aged 18–69 years (median age: 32 years) that took part in the nationally representative cross-sectional “2017 Malawi STEPS survey.” Results The prevalence of ever suicide attempt was 0.8%, and the prevalence of SB (ideation, plan and/or attempt) in the past year was 7.9% (6.0% among men and 9.6% among women). In adjusted logistic regression analysis, among men, being 30 years and older and having an alcohol family problem were positively and obesity was negatively associated with SB in the past year. Moreover, in univariate analysis, early smoking initiation was positively and not using active transportation was negatively associated with SB in the past year. Among women, having an alcohol family problem, death from suicide of a close family member, having a cardiovascular incident (heart attack, stroke, or angina) and not using active transportation increased the odds of SB in the past year. In addition, in univariate analysis, low systolic blood pressure (< 100 mmHg), not taking antihypertensive medication, and current alcohol use were associated with past year SB. Conclusion Almost one in ten participants engaged in SB in the past year and several associated factors were identified that can inform intervention programmes.

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Sociodemographic, lifestyle and health determinants of suicidal behaviour in Malaysia

Cited by 17 publications

References 20 publications

Prevalence and correlates of pre-diabetes and diabetes among a national population based sample of adults in Zambia: Results of the first national STEPS survey in 2017

Prevalence and correlates of pre-diabetes and diabetes among a national population based sample of adults in Zambia: Results of the first national STEPS survey in 2017

Risk Factors and Prevalence of Suicide Attempt in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the Mexican Population

Prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviour among adults in Malawi: a nationally representative cross-sectional survey in 2017

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