Cross-national prevalence and cultural correlates of Bipolar I disorder

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaja Johnson ◽  
Sheri Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar I Disorder ◽  
National Prevalence ◽  
Cross National

scholarly journals Factors associated with suicidal ideation in the general population

2006 ◽  
Vol 189 (5) ◽  
pp. 410-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia R. Casey ◽  
Graham Dunn ◽  
Brendan D. Kelly ◽  
Gail Birkbeck ◽  
Odd Stefan Dalgard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
General Population ◽  
Social Supports ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Severity Of Depression ◽  
Suicidal Ideas ◽  
National Prevalence ◽  
Cross National

BackgroundVery few studies have examined the cross-national prevalence of suicidal ideation in the general population or variables associated with it.AimsTo examine the risk factors for suicidal ideas in the general population.MethodAs part of a five-country two stage epidemiological study of depressive disorder (the ODIN study) a random sample of over 12 000 people were screened using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). There followed detailed analysis of item 9 of the BDI, which measured the severity of suicidal ideation.ResultsAge, marriage, concern by others and severity of depressed mood independently increased or decreased the odds of suicidal ideation overall. An interaction between life events and social supports was identified, although this differed between men and women. Only concern by others and severity of depression were independently associated with serious suicidal ideation. The study does not allow for interpretation of the direction of the association.ConclusionsA number of social, clinical and demographic variables were independently associated with all suicidal ideation and with serious suicidal ideation. Longitudinal studies are required to confirm whether these are risk factors for or the result of suicidal ideation or have some other relationship.

Cross-national prevalence and factors associated with suicide ideation and attempts in older and young-and-middle age people

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 1533-1542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cabello ◽  
Marta Miret ◽  
José Luis Ayuso-Mateos ◽  
Felix Feliz Caballero ◽  
Somnath Chatterji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
National Prevalence ◽  
Cross National

scholarly journals A vulnerability paradox in the cross-national prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 209 (4) ◽  
pp. 300-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel L. A. Dückers ◽  
Eva Alisic ◽  
Chris R. Brewin
Keyword(s):  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
National Differences ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
National Prevalence ◽  
Cross National

BackgroundDeterminants of cross-national differences in the prevalence of mental illness are poorly understood.AimsTo test whether national post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rates can be explained by (a) rates of exposure to trauma and (b) countries' overall cultural and socioeconomic vulnerability to adversity.MethodWe collected general population studies on lifetime PTSD and trauma exposure, measured using the WHO Composite International Diagnostic Interview (DSM-IV). PTSD prevalence was identified for 24 countries (86 687 respondents) and exposure for 16 countries (53 038 respondents). PTSD was predicted using exposure and vulnerability data.ResultsPTSD is related positively to exposure but negatively to country vulnerability. Together, exposure, vulnerability and their interaction explain approximately 75% of variance in the national prevalence of PTSD.ConclusionsContrary to expectations based on individual risk factors, we identified a paradox whereby greater country vulnerability is associated with a decreased, rather than increased, risk of PTSD for its citizens.

scholarly journals Cross-national prevalence and risk factors for suicidal ideation, plans and attempts

2008 ◽  
Vol 192 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew K. Nock ◽  
Guilherme Borges ◽  
Evelyn J. Bromet ◽  
Jordi Alonso ◽  
Matthias Angermeyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Impulse Control ◽  
First Year ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Prediction And Prevention ◽  
National Prevalence ◽  
Cross National ◽  
Low And Middle Income

BackgroundSuicide is a leading cause of death worldwide; however, the prevalence and risk factors for the immediate precursors to suicide – suicidal ideation, plans and attempts – are not well-known, especially in low- and middle-income countries.AimsTo report on the prevalence and risk factors for suicidal behaviours across 17 countries.MethodA total of 84 850 adults were interviewed regarding suicidal behaviours and socio-demographic and psychiatric risk factors.ResultsThe cross-national lifetime prevalence of suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts is 9.2% (s.e.=0.1), 3.1% (s.e.=0.1), and 2.7% (s.e.=0.1). Across all countries, 60% of transitions from ideation to plan and attempt occur within the first year after ideation onset. Consistent cross-national risk factors included being female, younger, less educated, unmarried and having a mental disorder. Interestingly, the strongest diagnostic risk factors were mood disorders in high-income countries but impulse control disorders in low- and middle-income countries.ConclusionThere is cross-national variability in the prevalence of suicidal behaviours, but strong consistency in the characteristics and risk factors for these behaviours. These findings have significant implications for the prediction and prevention of suicidal behaviours.

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