Prevalence of Suicidal Ideation and Related Risk Factors in the German General Population

2012 ◽  
Vol 200 (5) ◽  
pp. 401-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Forkmann ◽  
Elmar Brähler ◽  
Siegfried Gauggel ◽  
Heide Glaesmer
2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. e100247
Author(s):  
Matt Pelton ◽  
Matt Ciarletta ◽  
Holly Wisnousky ◽  
Nicholas Lazzara ◽  
Monica Manglani ◽  
...  

BackgroundPeople living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) must contend with a significant burden of disease. However, current studies of this demographic have yielded wide variations in the incidence of suicidality (defined as suicidal ideation, suicide attempt and suicide deaths).AimsThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the lifetime incidence and prevalence of suicidality in PLWHA.MethodsPublications were identified from PubMed (MEDLINE), SCOPUS, OVID (MEDLINE), Joanna Briggs Institute EBP and Cochrane Library databases (from inception to before 1 February 2020). The search strategy included a combination of Medical Subject Headings associated with suicide and HIV. Researchers independently screened records, extracted outcome measures and assessed study quality. Data were pooled using a random-effects model. Subgroup and meta-regression analyses were conducted to explore the associated risk factors and to identify the sources of heterogeneity. Main outcomes were lifetime incidence of suicide completion and lifetime incidence and prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt.ResultsA total of 185 199 PLWHA were identified from 40 studies (12 cohorts, 27 cross-sectional and 1 nested case-control). The overall incidence of suicide completion in PLWHA was 10.2/1000 persons (95%CI: 4.5 to 23.1), translating to 100-fold higher suicide deaths than the global general population rate of 0.11/1000 persons. The lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts was 158.3/1000 persons (95%CI: 106.9 to 228.2) and of suicidal ideation was 228.3/1000 persons (95%CI: 150.8 to 330.1). Meta-regression revealed that for every 10-percentage point increase in the proportion of people living with HIV with advanced disease (AIDS), the risk of suicide completion increased by 34 per 1000 persons. The quality of evidence by Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations for the suicide deaths was graded as ‘moderate’ quality.ConclusionsThe risk of suicide death is 100-fold higher in people living with HIV than in the general population. Lifetime incidence of suicidal ideation and attempts are substantially high. Suicide risk assessments should be a priority in PLWHA, especially for those with more advanced disease.


2013 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. S302-S303
Author(s):  
S.J. Cho ◽  
T.H. Lee ◽  
Y.J. Lee ◽  
S.J. Kim ◽  
K.S. Oh

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung-Min Bae ◽  
Yu Jin Lee ◽  
In Hee Cho ◽  
Seog Ju Kim ◽  
Jeong Soo Im ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 214-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilde K. Vindenes ◽  
Cecilie Svanes ◽  
Stein H. L. Lygre ◽  
Bjørg-Eli Hollund ◽  
Arnulf Langhammer ◽  
...  

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Heide Glaesmer ◽  
Mahtab Bahramsoltani ◽  
Kathrin Schwerdtfeger ◽  
Lena Spangenberg

Abstract. Background: The elevated risk of suicide in veterinarians is still not well understood, but euthanasia distress and increased fearlessness about death (FAD) have been discussed as specific risk factors. Aims: We investigated German veterinarians to test whether FAD is increased compared with the general population, whether FAD is associated with euthanasia distress, and whether there are differences between different fields in veterinary medicine. Methods: German veterinarians were assessed via self-report instruments and compared with a representative general population sample. There was no difference in FAD. Lower euthanasia distress was significantly associated with higher FAD. Limitations: Although we were able to recruit a large sample of veterinarians, the generalizability is limited by the voluntary nature of participation and the related risk of bias. Results: There was no difference in FAD. Lower euthanasia distress was significantly associated with higher FAD. Conclusion: Although lower euthanasia distress as an indicator of habituation to euthanasia is associated with higher FAD, one cannot assume that increased FAD in veterinarians is a specific risk factor for suicidality in veterinarians.


2006 ◽  
Vol 189 (5) ◽  
pp. 410-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia R. Casey ◽  
Graham Dunn ◽  
Brendan D. Kelly ◽  
Gail Birkbeck ◽  
Odd Stefan Dalgard ◽  
...  

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.


2010 ◽  
Vol 109 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-In Lee ◽  
Ming-Been Lee ◽  
Shih-Cheng Liao ◽  
Chia-Ming Chang ◽  
Suz-Chieh Sung ◽  
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