P.3.a.028 Gender differences in suicidal behaviour of patients with depressive disorders

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. S445
Author(s):  
N.O. Maruta ◽  
L.T. Snovida
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Depressive Disorders

scholarly journals Gender differences in suicidal behaviour in patients with first-episode psychosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 300-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gudrun Austad ◽  
Inge Joa ◽  
Jan Olav Johannessen ◽  
Tor Ketil Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Episode Psychosis

scholarly journals Gender differences in depression across Europe: a systematic review of cross-national studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Hagen ◽  
E Goldmann
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
National Studies ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Older Populations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Analytical Approaches ◽  
Country Specific ◽  
Cross National

Abstract Background Across countries and cultures, depressive disorders are more common among females than among males; however, the magnitude of gender differences varies between populations and may be a result of different country-specific social policies and cultural factors. This systematic review seeks to synthesise evidence from nationally representative, cross-national studies across Europe (EU-28 plus Switzerland and Norway) and to describe the impact of country-specific factors on gender differences in depression. Methods PubMed, Web of Science, PsycInfo, and Embase were searched through March 2019 for peer-reviewed, nationally representative studies that included at least two European countries, used structured assessment for depressive disorders or symptoms, and reported or allowed for the calculation of gender ratios or differences. No restrictions on language or publication date were applied. Risk of bias was assessed using a tool specifically designed for population-based prevalence studies. Results Twenty-one studies were included in this review, ten of which were based on surveys limited to older populations. Despite the use of different analytical approaches, metrics, scales, and cut-off points, depressive disorders were more common among females than among males in all but a few instances, with substantial variation in the magnitude of gender differences between countries and across studies. There is evidence of smaller gender differences in Northern Europe and greater gender gaps in Southern and Eastern Europe, as well as among older populations. Conclusions Despite methodological heterogeneity between studies, there is evidence that gender differences in depression vary substantially across Europe. These differences may be associated with welfare state regimes and appear to be less pronounced in younger cohorts. Further cross-national research on gender disparities in depression between age groups, birth cohorts, and ethnic subpopulations is warranted. Key messages While depressive disorders are more prevalent among females than among males in virtually all of Europe, the magnitude of gender differences varies substantially between countries. There is some evidence that gender differences in depressive disorders are greater in countries with weaker welfare states and lower macro-level gender equality, as well as among older populations.

1665 – Gender differences in depressive co-morbidity and suicidal behaviour among delusional disorder patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
A. González-Rodríguez ◽  
O. Molina-Andreu ◽  
M.L. Imaz Gurrutxaga ◽  
M. Bernardo Arroyo ◽  
R. Catalán Campos
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Delusional Disorder ◽  
Co Morbidity

Suicidal behaviour among primary-care patients with depressive disorders

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. S. VUORILEHTO ◽  
T. K. MELARTIN ◽  
E. T. ISOMETSÄ
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Central Position ◽  
Primary Care Patients ◽  
Axis I

Background. Most national suicide prevention strategies set improved detection and management of depression in primary health care into a central position. However, suicidal behaviour among primary-care patients with depressive disorders has been seldom investigated.Method. In the Vantaa Primary Care Depression Study, a total of 1119 primary-care patients in the City of Vantaa, Finland, aged 20 to 69 years, were screened for depression with the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders (PRIME-MD) questionnaire. Depressive disorders were diagnosed with the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID-I), and the 137 patients with depressive disorder were included in the study. Suicidal behaviour was investigated cross-sectionally and retrospectively in three time-frames: current, current depressive episode, and lifetime. Current suicidal ideation was measured with the Scale for Suicidal Ideation (SSI), and previous ideation and suicide attempts were evaluated based on interviews plus medical and psychiatric records.Results. Within their lifetimes, 37% (51/137) of the patients had seriously considered suicide and 17% (23/137) attempted it. Lifetime suicidal behaviour was independently and strongly predicted by psychiatric treatment history and co-morbid personality disorder, and suicidal behaviour within the current episode was predicted most effectively by severity of depression.Conclusions. Based on these findings and their convergence with studies of completed suicides, prevention of suicidal behaviour in primary care should probably focus more on high-risk subgroups of depressed patients, including those with moderate to severe major depressive disorder, personality disorder or a history of psychiatric care. Recognition of suicidal behaviour should be improved. The complex psychopathology of these patients in primary care needs to be considered in targeting preventive efforts.

Investigating associations of childhood abuse and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels with suicidal behaviours in patients with depressive disorders

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Jae-Min Kim ◽  
Ju-Wan Kim ◽  
Hee-Ju Kang ◽  
Ju-Yeon Lee ◽  
Sung-Wan Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Pharmacologic Treatment ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Serum Bdnf ◽  
Previous Suicide Attempt

Background The role of childhood abuse and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in suicidal behaviour is controversial. Aims We aimed to investigate the individual and interactive effects of the childhood abuse and serum BDNF on suicidal behaviour before and after pharmacologic treatment in patients with depressive disorders. Method At baseline, reported childhood emotional, physical and sexual abuse were ascertained and serum BDNF levels were measured in 1094 patients with depressive disorder, 884 of whom were followed during a 1-year period of stepwise pharmacotherapy. Suicidal behaviours evaluated at baseline were previous suicide attempt and baseline suicide severity, and suicidal behaviours evaluated at follow-up were increased suicide severity and fatal/non-fatal suicide attempt. Individual and interactive associations of any childhood abuse and serum BDNF levels with four types of suicidal behaviours were analysed using logistic regression models, after adjusting relevant covariates. Results Individual associations of childhood abuse were significant only with previous suicide attempt, and no significant individual associations were found for serum BDNF with any suicide outcome. However, the presence of both childhood abuse and lower serum BDNF levels was associated with the highest prevalence/incidence of all four suicidal behaviours, with significant interactions for baseline suicide severity and fatal/non-fatal suicide attempt during follow-up. Conclusions Synergistic interactive effects of child abuse and serum BDNF levels on suicidal behaviours were found before and after pharmacologic treatment in patients with depressive disorders. Information combining childhood abuse and serum BDNF levels could improve predictions of suicidal behaviour in patients with depressive disorders.

Gender differences in adolescents and young adults with suicidal behaviour

2008 ◽  
Vol 104 (5) ◽  
pp. 332-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Wunderlich ◽  
T. Bronisch ◽  
H.-U. Wittchen ◽  
R. Carter
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults

Gender Differences in Suicidal Behaviour and Self-injurious Behaviour in Adolescents: Results from a German school survey

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
R. Brunner ◽  
P. Parzer ◽  
J. Haffner ◽  
F. Resch
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Relative Risk Ratio ◽  
School Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideas

Aims:The primary aim of our study was to determine gender differences of the prevalence rates of suicidal behaviour (suicidal ideation, plans and attempts) and self-injurious behaviour (intentional self-mutilative acts like cutting and burning).Method:Self-report cross-sectional survey. A representative sample of school students of the 9th grade (n = 5759, mean age = 14.98 (SD=0.73), 49,8% female adolescents) from the Rhein-Neckar-District in Germany has been investigated.Results:Moderate forms of intentional self-mutilative acts in the previous year was reported by 630 of 5759 (10.9%) school students. Additional 229 (4.0%) students reported repetitive forms of self-mutilation. In comparison with the male students the risk of moderate forms of self-mutilative acts (relative risk ratio: RRR=1.60) was significantly increased for female students, for repetitive acts (RRR=2.64), respectively. With regard to suicidal behaviour 14.4% of the adolescents reported suicidal ideas and 7.9% one or more suicidal attempts during their life time. Adolescent girls who smoked demonstrated a high rate of risk for DSH; there was no significant association between smoking and DSH in adolescent boys. Compared with participants without a history of DSH, adolescents with DSH scored significantly higher on the YSR-subscales of somatic complaints, anxiety and depressive symptoms and delinquent behaviour.Conclusion:Moderate forms of intentional self-mutilative acts and severe forms as well as suicidal behaviour were found to be associated with pronounced emotional and behavioral problems. In particular female adolescents are at higher risk for DSH in comparison to male adolescents.

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