Temporal and spatial trends in suicide-related visits before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, 2018–2021

Xiao, Yunyu; Junus, Alvin; Li, Tianzi; Yip, Paul

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2022.12.062

Cited by 11 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 55 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“… 20 21 Previous study in US has reported an increase in suicide-related visits, particularly regarding suicidal ideation, among youth, aged 15–20, when compared to pre-pandemic periods. 22 In this study, the rate of suicide attempt was at its lowest during the 2020 survey when school closure was still in effect. However, since 2020, suicide attempts have been consistently increasing every year.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 66%

Risk Factors and Trends in Adolescent’s Suicide Attempt Rates Before and After the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Jung,

Lee,

Kim

et al. 2024

J Korean Med Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Understanding adolescents’ mental health during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and identifying those most at risk is an urgent public health challenge. This study explored the trend of suicide attempts and the association between loneliness, family financial stress, and suicide attempts during the COVID-19 pandemic among adolescents. Methods Data of the 2020 to 2022 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Surveys for adolescents aged 13–18 years were used. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the association between suicide attempts, family financial stress, and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results The trend of suicide attempt rates was lowest in 2020 (1.9%, 1,034 out of 53,534) and it showed an increasing trend with rates of 2.2% (1,159 out of 53,445) in 2021 and 2.5% (1,271 out of 50,455) in 2022. The risk of suicide attempt was higher among adolescents who experienced financial stress (in 2020: adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 1.53, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26–1.88; in 2021: AOR, 1.63, 95% CI, 1.03–1.54) and felt lonely (in 2020: AOR, 2.19, 95% CI, 1.78–2.70; in 2021: AOR, 2.65, 95% CI, 2.16–3.26; in 2022: AOR, 1.3, 95% CI, 1.04–1.55) than those who did not. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic affected the suicide attempts of adolescents, with financial stress and feelings of loneliness closely linked to this impact. Although the pandemic nears its end, the persistent risk of suicide attempts among adolescents remains a concern. Therefore, it is imperative to implement targeted screening and interventions to address adolescent suicide risk.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 66%

Risk Factors and Trends in Adolescent’s Suicide Attempt Rates Before and After the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Jung,

Lee,

Kim

et al. 2024

J Korean Med Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Número de casos y tasas brutas de suicidio por 100 000 habitantes, tasa global de los tres años estudiados y razones de mortalidad estandarizadas, según comuna de residencia. Región de Coquimbo, de 2018 a 2020. restricciones derivadas de la situación epidémica, como ya se ha descrito en otras investigaciones [11,15,16]. Solamente 11% de los casos de suicidio ocurrieron en mujeres, mientras que ellas protagonizaron el 65% de los intentos.…”

Section: Discussionunclassified

“…Estudios internacionales previos al año 2020 estiman que la prevalencia de ideas suicida en población general variaba entre 5 y 16%, mientras que alrededor de 1 a 8% podría haber intentado suicidarse en el último año y alguna vez en la vida, entre el 3 y 6% [12,13]. En Estados Unidos un estudio describe que el aumento de las ideas suicidas aumentó en 28% durante la pandemia de COVID-19, mientras que un metanálisis encontró que durante la pandemia 13% de los estudios mostraron ideación suicida y 1% incurrieron en intentos [14,15]. Los factores relacionados al mayor riesgo de suicidio durante la pandemia están relacionados con el bajo apoyo social, la soledad, cansancio físico y mental, auto reporte de mala salud, problemas de sueño y de salud mental, entre otros [12,16].…”

Section: Introductionunclassified

Characterization of suicidal behavior in Coquimbo, Chile, between 2018 and 2020

Paz-Soto,

Games-Díaz,

Ramírez-Santana

2024

Medwave

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction Suicidal behavior is a public health problem worldwide. The World Health Organization estimated 700 000 deaths for the year 2021. Objective This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of suicidal behavior and describe its related factors in the Coquimbo Region, Chile, between 2018 and 2020. Methods 2190 suicide attempt notifications from the regional epidemiological surveillance system were analyzed, corresponding to 1781 people, along with 217 reports from the Forensic Medical Service of people who died by suicide. Results The overall suicide rate for the region during that period was 9.79 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants. The 2018 rates were standardized according to available information, with direct methods for the regional rate (9.55 per 100 000 inhabitants) and indirect methods for the communes. Rural communes presented higher rates than urban ones. Women showed a higher risk of attempts (OR 1.28; 95% CI 1.23 to 1.33) and a lower risk of suicide compared to men (0.086; 0.06 to 0.13). Young people had a higher risk of suicide attempts and a lower risk of suicide compared to older people. The increased suicide rates in older people (70 to 79 years) during 2020 are noteworthy. Basic education level is a risk variable for suicide (2.21; from 1.15 to 4.23), compared to having higher education. Previous suicide attempts and psychiatric pathology are risk factors. Conclusions Suicide prevalence and related factors are similar to those reported in other studies and national reports, highlighting rurality and higher risk in older male adults. In contrast to suicides, attempts are more frequent in women and young people. A history of mental health problems, previous attempts, and family violence are risk factors for both outcomes. Knowing the patterns of suicidal behavior in the population is fundamental for its prevention.

show abstract

“…2022 ). Among the psychiatric issues that have emerged during this global pandemic ( Winkler et al 2021 ), suicidal behavior has been identified as one of its worst consequences ( Nakanishi et al 2022 ; Xiao et al 2022 ). Moreover, many reports from around the world have pointed out the dramatic increase in self-harm and suicide, especially after the first waves and associated lockdowns in many countries, particularly in subgroups including youths and the elderly (Fabrice Jollant et al 2021 ; Wang et al 2022 ; F Jollant et al 2022 ; Dubé et al 2021 ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Risk of hospitalization for self-harm among adults hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 in France: A nationwide retrospective cohort study

Chauvet-Gélinier¹,

Cottenet²,

GUILLAUME³

et al. 2023

Psychiatry Research

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Temporal and spatial trends in suicide-related visits before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, 2018–2021

Cited by 11 publications

References 55 publications

Risk Factors and Trends in Adolescent’s Suicide Attempt Rates Before and After the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Risk Factors and Trends in Adolescent’s Suicide Attempt Rates Before and After the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Characterization of suicidal behavior in Coquimbo, Chile, between 2018 and 2020

Risk of hospitalization for self-harm among adults hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 in France: A nationwide retrospective cohort study

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About