scholarly journals Factors associated with suicide ideation of healthcare university students

2022 ◽  
Vol 75 (suppl 3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Girliani Silva de Sousa ◽  
Barbara Moreira Duarte Ramos ◽  
Luis Antônio Batista Tonaco ◽  
Amanda Márcia dos Santos Reinaldo ◽  
Maria Odete Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Language Therapy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
High Prevalence

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the factors associated with suicidal ideation in students from healthcare graduation courses. Methods: quantitative, cross-sectional study, with 251 students from the courses of radiology, speech-language therapy, medicine, nutrition, health service management, and nursing, from a federal higher education institution in the Southeast of Brazil. Data were collected from August to October 2019, using an electronic questionnaire. Results: the prevalence of suicidal ideation among participants was 26.33%. In the final logistic regression model, only depressive symptoms were associated with suicidal ideation. Having symptoms of depression increased the chances of suicidal ideation 2.6 times. Conclusion: the high prevalence of suicidal ideation and its associated factors constitutes a situational diagnosis that demands the elaboration of public and institutional policies, focused on the promotion and attention to the mental health of the students.

scholarly journals Prevalence of depression and suicide ideation in Hong Kong doctors: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Pui Pui Ng ◽  
Weng Yee Chin ◽  
Eric Yuk Fai Wan ◽  
Julie Chen ◽  
Chak Sing Lau
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Poor Individual

AbstractDepression amongst physicians can lead to poor individual and institutional outcomes. This study examined the prevalence and factors associated with depression and suicidal ideation amongst doctors in Hong Kong. Doctors who graduated from medical school at the University of Hong Kong between 1995 and 2014 were invited to participate in a survey measuring depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation and thoughts of self-harm, lifestyle behaviours, career satisfaction and socio-demographic characteristics. Data collection occurred between January and April 2016. The prevalence of screened-positive depression was 16.0% and 15.3% of respondents reported having suicidal ideation. Amongst those with positive depression screening scores, less than half reported having a diagnosed mood disorder. Sleeping fewer hours was associated with higher depression scores (P < 0.001) and an increased odds of meeting the cut-off for depression (P < 0.001). Factors associated with suicidal ideation included being unmarried (P = 0.012) and sleeping fewer hours (P = 0.022). Hong Kong doctors appear to have high rates of undiagnosed depression, and high levels of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideations. There is a need for greater awareness of the morbidity due to depression and to promote better mental health help-seeking among physicians. Barriers to mental health help-seeking need to be addressed and appropriate resources allocated to reduce suffering.

scholarly journals Prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors among HIV positive perinatal women on follow-up at Gondar town health institutions, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leul Belachew Zewdu ◽  
Mebratu Mitiku Reta ◽  
Niguse Yigzaw ◽  
Koku Sisay Tamirat
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Gondar Town ◽  
Perinatal Women ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract Background Suicidal behaviors cover a range or continuum of acts from suicidal ideations to a series of actions, commonly known as suicidal attempts or deliberate self-harms. Though different mental disorders related studies were conducted among HIV/AIDS patients, there is a scarcity of information about the magnitude and determinants of suicidal thoughts among perinatal women. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors among HIV positive perinatal women in the study setting. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among perinatal women on treatment to the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS at Gondar town health facilities. A total of 422 HIV-positive perinatal women were selected systematically and the data collected through medical record review and interview using a Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) toolkit. A binary and multivariable logistic regression model was employed to identify factors associated with suicidal ideation. An Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) was computed to see the strength of association between outcome and independent variables. Characteristics having less than 0.05 p-value had been taken as significant factors associated with the outcome of interest. Result The prevalence of suicidal ideation was found to be 8.2% (95% CI; 5.7 to 11.3) and with a standard error of 0.013. Perinatal depression (AOR=4.40, 95%CI: 1.63 11.85), not disclosed HIV status (AOR=3.73, 95%CI: 1.44 9.65), and unplanned pregnancy (AOR=2.75, 95%CI: 1.21 6.21) were significant factors associated with suicidal ideation. Conclusion The magnitude of suicidal ideation among HIV positive perinatal women was found to be low. Perinatal depression, non-disclosed HIV status, and unplanned pregnancy were factors significantly associated with suicidal ideation. This finding suggests the integration of mental health services with maternal and HIV support programs.

High Prevalence of Mental Disorder Symptoms Among Medical and Other Health Specialty Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayane Miranda Silva ◽  
Rebeca da Nobrega Lucena Pinho ◽  
Thais Ferreira Costa ◽  
Adriana Ferreira Barros Areal ◽  
André De Mattos Salles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Psychological Pressure ◽  
Coping Scale ◽  
Potential Stressor

BACKGROUND The coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) epidemic was first identified in Wuhan, China, at the end of 2019, and spread across the world in a fast and disordered manner. Because of the pandemic, health professionals, including residents in medicine and other health specialties, began working under intense physical and psychological pressure daily and were exposed to a greater risk of developing mental disorders and psychological distress. OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the prevalence of symptoms indicative of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and stress among postgraduate students who were residents in medicine and other health specialties during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil and identified possible associated predisposing factors. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study that included postgraduate students in medical and other health residency programmes in Brazil. The recruitment period was from July 29 to September 5, 2020. Epidemiological and clinical data, including evaluations of psychological and affective aspects, following a predefined protocol, were collected after the participants filled out an electronic form via the Microsoft Forms platform. RESULTS In total, 1,313 medical and other health residents participated in the study. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) identified depression, anxiety and stress in 51.3%, 53.4% and 52.6% of the participants, respectively. Based on the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS), 61.9% of the participants had low resilience. A total of 60.9% of the residents had high scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire 9‐item depression module (PHQ-9). CONCLUSIONS We found a high prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress among medical and non-medical residents during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Mental disorders are complex in nature, and the particular academic environment of residency, altered by the need to care for patients with COVID-19, can be a potential stressor and be associated with the high prevalence of these symptoms among residents. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-10.2196/24298

Depression and suicidal ideation among the geriatric population of Kashmir, India

2020 ◽  
pp. 002076402096859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheikh Shoib ◽  
Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam ◽  
SM Yasir Arafat ◽  
Sohail Ahmad Hakak
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation

Background: Depression is a common disorder that can lead to suicidal behaviours among the geriatric population. Aim: We aimed to assess depression, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation among the elderly population of Kashmir. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in three districts of Kashmir between June and August 2019. The sample consisted of 200 persons aged >65 years. Beck’s Depression Inventory, Beck’s Hopelessness Scale, and the Beck Suicide Ideation scale were used to determine depression, hopelessness, and suicide ideation. Pearson’s correlation was performed to assess the relationships between depression, hopelessness, and suicide. Results: The prevalence of severe depression with a score of ⩾31 on Beck’s Depression Inventory was 56% among the studied population. Most of these elderly were found to have moderate levels of suicidal ideation (62.5%) and hopelessness (61%). Depression had a positive correlation with suicidal ideation ( r = 0.35). Hopelessness and suicidal intent had a more significant positive correlation ( r = 0.54), as compared to depression and hopelessness ( r = 0.43). Conclusion: More than half of the older persons in Kashmir had depression with superimposed hopelessness which is an important risk factor of suicidal ideation.

scholarly journals TRIGGER FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MIGRAINE HEADACHE AMONG NORTHERN IRANIAN POPULATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-175
Author(s):  
Negar Gorjizadeh ◽  
◽  
Saeed Irian ◽  
Ansar Karimian ◽  
Payam Saadat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Iranian Population ◽  
Trigger Factors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Socio Economic Impact

Background. Migraine is the most common neurological disorder associated with a wide range of psychiatric comorbidities. It is therefore regarded as a major global health problem due to its high prevalence. Here we investigated the factors associated with migraine among an Iranian population. Methods. This investigation included a cross-sectional study consisting of 270 migraine patients. Initially, a questionnaire was designed based on demographic information and headache characteristics. SPSS analyzed the collected data, and chi-square and logistic regression were used to evaluate the clinical data. Results. Our findings revealed that many migraine patients are experiencing multiple trigger factors, with stressful life events being the most common in both genders and migraine subtypes. The incidence of migraine was higher in women than in men. Among the trigger factors leading to the intensification of migraine attacks, stress, sleep changes, and bright lights were the most common and important causes of headache, followed by tiredness and weather change disturbance. Conclusions. Considering the contradictory reports on the effect of trigger factors on migraine, further studies are needed to be performed. Due to the significance of the socio-economic impact of migraine on patient’s quality of life, strategies for managing these factors should be effectively implemented to improve the community’s health.

Factors Associated With Suicide Ideation in Lithuania and Poland Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Crisis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odeta Gelezelyte ◽  
Malgorzata Dragan ◽  
Piotr Grajewski ◽  
Monika Kvedaraite ◽  
Annett Lotzin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Adjustment Problems ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Staying At Home ◽  
At Home

Abstract. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on many risk and protective factors associated with suicide. Aims: The aim of this study was to identify pandemic-related factors associated with suicidal ideation in the two European countries, Lithuania and Poland, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: The sample comprised 2,459 participants in both countries; 57.2% of the respondents were female. The M age of the participants was 43.45 years ( SD = 15.91). Pandemic-related stressors and adjustment problems were measured to assess associations with suicidal ideation. Results: High levels of adjustment problems, loneliness, and burden due to staying at home more during the COVID-19 pandemic were significantly associated with suicide ideation in both Lithuania and Poland. Limitations: This was a cross-sectional online study with different recruitment approaches in the two countries. Conclusion: Adjustment problems, loneliness, and stressors related to staying at home more could be important targets for suicide prevention amid the pandemic.

scholarly journals Depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation among Vietnamese students aged 13–17: Results from a cross-sectional study throughout four geographical regions of Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 205510292097325
Author(s):  
Quynh Anh Tran ◽  
Vu Thuy Huong Le ◽  
Thi Hong Diem Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Geographical Regions

We conducted a cross-sectional study in four provinces located in four different geographical areas in Vietnam to examine the prevalence and associated factors of depression and suicide ideation among school students aged 13–17. A sample of 6407 students from secondary school and high school participated in our survey to complete self-reported questionnaires. Depressive symptoms were measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CES-D). Suicidal ideation and associated factors were measured by the Global School Student Health Survey (GSHS) questionnaire. We found that 31.7% of students had depressive symptoms, and 11% reported suicidal ideation during the last year. Female students and older students were more at risk of experiencing depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation than male students and younger students. Bullying, violence, smoking, and alcohol consumption appear as risk factors, while a good relationship with parents/guardians may protect school students from having depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation.

scholarly journals LatentToxoplasma gondiiInfection and Associated Risk Factors among HIV-Infected Individuals at Arba Minch Hospital, South Ethiopia

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsegaye Yohanes ◽  
Serkadis Debalke ◽  
Endalew Zemene
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
South Ethiopia ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Elisa Data

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused byToxoplasma gondii(T. gondii). The parasite has cosmopolitan distribution, infecting almost all species of warm-blooded animals. LatentT. gondiiinfection in HIV/AIDS patients is a risk for development of cerebral toxoplasmosis (CT). The aim of this study is to determine seroprevalence of latentT. gondiiinfection and assess its associated factors among individuals infected with HIV in Arba Minch Hospital, south Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional study involving 170 HIV-infected individuals attending Arba Minch Hospital antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinic was conducted from April to June 2013. Data on demographic profile of the study participants and factors associated withT. gondiiinfection were gathered using a questionnaire. Serum was tested for IgG anti-T. gondiiantibody by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 software. Seroprevalence of latentT. gondiiinfection among the study participants was 88.2%. Consumption of raw meat (AOR = 4.361; 95% CI: 1.409–13.496) and involvement in farming/gardening activities (AOR = 4.051; 95% CI: 1.112–14.758) were independent predictors ofT. gondiiseropositivity. This study revealed high prevalence of latentT. gondiiinfection, similar to other studies. Monitoring of the patients to prevent reactivation of the latentT. gondiiinfection is recommended.

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