Suicide and Suicidal Behavior in Women

Vijayakumar, Lakshmi; Lamech, Neha

doi:10.1007/978-981-10-2369-9_3

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“…Lonely adolescents were more likely to report anxiety-induced sleep disturbance than those who did not, a finding that is consistent with several previous studies [ 23 , 24 , 31 , 33 , 34 ]. Adolescents who face parental occupational conflicts and come from low-income households with low purchasing power for family needs may experience intermittent loneliness which might trigger social anxiety.…”

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confidence: 91%

Predictors of Anxiety-Induced Sleep Disturbance among in-School Adolescents in Ghana: Evidence from the 2012 Global School-Based Health Survey

Aboagye

Arthur-Holmes²,

Seidu

et al. 2021

Behavioral Sciences

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(1) Background: Psychological problems of adolescents have become a global health and safety concern. Empirical evidence has shown that adolescents experience diverse mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, and emotional disorders). However, research on anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among in-school adolescents has received less attention, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study’s central focus was to examine factors associated with t anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among in-school adolescents in Ghana. (2) Methods: Analysis was performed using the 2012 Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS). A sample of 1342 in-school adolescents was included in the analysis. The outcome variable was anxiety-induced sleep disturbance reported during the past 12 months. Frequencies, percentages, chi-square, and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted. Results from the multivariable logistic regression analysis were presented as crude and adjusted odds ratios at 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and with a statistical significance declared at p < 0.05. (3) Results: Adolescents who went hungry were more likely to report anxiety-induced sleep disturbance compared to their counterparts who did not report hunger (aOR = 1.68, CI = 1.10, 2.57). The odds of anxiety-induced sleep disturbance were higher among adolescents who felt lonely compared to those that never felt lonely (aOR = 2.82, CI = 1.98, 4.01). Adolescents who had sustained injury were more likely to have anxiety-induced sleep disturbance (aOR = 1.49, CI = 1.03, 2.14) compared to those who had no injury. Compared to adolescents who never had suicidal ideations, those who reported experiencing suicidal ideations had higher odds of anxiety-induced sleep disturbance (aOR = 1.68, CI = 1.05, 2.71). (4) Conclusions: Anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among in-school adolescents were significantly influenced by the psychosocial determinants such as hunger, loneliness, injury, and suicidal ideation in this study. The findings can help design appropriate interventions through effective strategies (e.g., early school-based screening, cognitive-behavioral therapy, face-face counseling services) to reduce psychosocial problems among in-school adolescents in Ghana.

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Predictors of Anxiety-Induced Sleep Disturbance among in-School Adolescents in Ghana: Evidence from the 2012 Global School-Based Health Survey

Aboagye

Arthur-Holmes²,

Seidu

et al. 2021

Behavioral Sciences

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“…Eating disorders are also correlated with an increased risk of suicide in women. As we know, the existence of possible violence, child abuse and factors related to pregnancy have also been associated with an increased risk of suicide in women [41]. Another possible explanation is the vulnerability related to gender and certain psychiatric pathologies, more prevalent in the case of women, as well as the existence of psychosocial stressors [42].…”

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“…with an increased risk of suicide in women [41]. Another possible explanation is the vulnerability related to gender and certain psychiatric pathologies, more prevalent in the case of women, as well as the existence of psychosocial stressors [42].…”

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An approach for Risk Assessment Score of Suicide Attempt (RASSA)

Fructuoso

Fierro

Jiménez-Serranía

et al. 2021

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Background: Suicide remains a leading cause of death and psychiatric population is often at increased risk for suicide. Therefore, there is a persistent need for well-designed clinical instruments that allows us to identify relevant risk factors. Our study aims to improve patient follow-up and identify possible suicide risk markers from a passage to self-harm among hospitalized psychiatric patients. Methods: This case-control study included the review of psychiatric, sociodemographic, drug use, and other health-related data, retrieved from 1,680 psychiatric patients’ health records. Differences between comparative groups were examined, and stepwise logistic regression analyses were performed to identify suicide risk factors within this population.Results: From the analysis of 560 suicide attempters’ clinical records, thirteen risk items were included in our final model, named as Risk Assessment Score of Suicide Attempt (RASSA). The factors that scored the highest in this model were ‘not taking antipsychotic medication’, ‘somatic comorbidity’, and ‘a family history of suicide’. Suffering from depression has a high score, and treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is also involved in the risk of a suicide attempt. Regarding medication use, opioid analgesics decreased the risk score, while taking non-opioid analgesics increased it. In terms of commonly abused substances, alcohol, cocaine, and amphetamine dependence increased the score. A higher risk was also associated with cannabis dependence, while tobacco use reduced it. As for demographics, the risk was significantly greater for women and subjects who were unmarried. Conclusions: The proposed model of risk assessment score of suicide attempt (RASSA) offers the possibility of establishing a suicide attempt risk based on data directly gathered from the health records of psychiatric patients. Therefore, it might be used as an initial screening test before patient evaluation and psychometric tests.

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“…Available data indicates that while males in HICs have a higher suicide rate (19.9 per 100,000) compared to males in LMICs (13.7 per 100,000), a reversed trend is observed in females. Rates of suicide are higher among females from LMICs compared to females in HICs (8.7 per 100,000 as compared to 5.7 per 100,000) ( 5 ). In LMICs, suicide rates in females comprise 43% of all suicides, while in HICs, this is 23% of all suicides ( 6 ).…”

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A Scoping Review of Gender Differences in Suicide in India

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IntroductionMuch of the published literature on suicide comes from high income countries. In countries such as India, female suicide rates exceed the global suicide rate and suicide rates found in their male counterparts. Results from previous studies indicate that factors related to suicide among men and women in India are different from those seen in high-income countries. To date, no reviews have considered the relationship between gender and suicide in India. Therefore, the aim of this scoping review is to provide a comprehensive understanding of existing literature reporting gender differences in suicide rates, methods, risk factors and antecedent factors in India by reviewing published studies.MethodA scoping review was conducted to map the existing literature on gender differences in suicide in India. To identify peer-reviewed publications, online databases PsycINFO and Embase were searched. The search terms were [suicid* AND India*]. The searches took place in November 2020 and May 2021, with no language restrictions. Articles published from 2014 onwards from India were included. Reference lists of selected studies were searched for studies that could meet the inclusion criteria.ResultsThis review identified 17 studies that met the inclusion criteria. The ratio between women and men who die by suicide in India is much lower than in high-income countries. Hanging was found to be a more commonly used method of suicide among both men and women, in comparison to high-income countries where hanging is more common among men. This review also identified several gaps in the literature. There were few studies that examined suicide among transgender Indians. There was limited literature on gender differences in risk and protective factors for suicide. Limitations such as the omission of a lack of gender-based analyses in several studies and under-reporting of suicide rates were identified.ConclusionUnderstanding suicide within the context of individual countries is essential in designing culture-appropriate suicide prevention strategies. This review identified an urgent need to establish and evaluate suicide surveillance systems in India. Furthermore, additional research is warranted to understand suicide among individuals who identify outside the gender binary, and gender-specific risk and protective factors.

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Suicide and Suicidal Behavior in Women

Cited by 4 publications

References 73 publications

Predictors of Anxiety-Induced Sleep Disturbance among in-School Adolescents in Ghana: Evidence from the 2012 Global School-Based Health Survey

Predictors of Anxiety-Induced Sleep Disturbance among in-School Adolescents in Ghana: Evidence from the 2012 Global School-Based Health Survey

An approach for Risk Assessment Score of Suicide Attempt (RASSA)

A Scoping Review of Gender Differences in Suicide in India

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