Suicidal behaviour and clinical correlates in young adults in Rwanda: a population-based, cross-sectional study

Abstract

Back Background ground A significant proportion of persons who were contemplating suicide or completed suicide had met with a health care provider in the preceding months, however suicidal behaviour was not detected. To improve identification of persons with suicidal behaviour in need of care and support, this study aimed to investigate clinical symptoms that may identify young men and women (aged 20-35 years) with suicidal behaviour (ideation, plan and attempts) in Rwanda. Methods Methods This was a secondary analysis of data collected from a population based, cross-sectional study conducted in the Southern province of Rwanda in 2011/2012. After a response rate of 99.8%, the final sample was 917 people (477 women and 440 men). A validated "Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview" tool was used to measure suicidal behaviour. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regressions were performed to test the association between suicidal behaviour and clinical symptoms such as major depressive episode, physical pain symptoms and perceived overall health.

Evaluating the impact of Community-Based Sociotherapy on social dignity in post-genocide Rwanda: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial

“…The required total sample was then found to be 960 (i.e., 12 × 80) participants. However, assuming a minimalistic response rate of 96% according to a previous similar social study in Rwanda evidencing that it ranges from 96% [39] to 99.8% [40], we would need to recruit 1000 participants. To provide a buffer against potential attrition-related problems, at least 15 recruited beneficiaries of CBS that fulfil the inclusion criteria will be included in the study making the final sample size to recruit up to 1200 participants.…”