scholarly journals Examining suicidal ideation among street involved youth : a resilience perspective

Author(s):  
Frederick Jan Go

This exploratory study examined risk factors and protective resources for suicidal ideation among street youth in four community agencies in Metro Toronto. A secondary data analysis of 65 street youth from a collaborative project funded by the Wellesley Institute was undertaken to explore the relationships between suicidal ideation and age, gender, sexual orientation, history of physical/sexual abuse, depression, hopelessness, self-esteem, social connectedness and resilience. Results of the analysis revealed that high levels of slef-esteem, social connectedness and resilience are protective of suicidal thought, while an increase in age, being unsure of one's sexual orientation, and a high level of depression, as well as hopelessness were found to be risk factors for suicidal ideation. A history of physical abuse and/or sexual abuse was not found to be significantly related to suicidal ideation at a 0.05 level, but for this study, it was not considered to be significant (significance level set at 0.01). Implications of these findings are discussed.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederick Jan Go

This exploratory study examined risk factors and protective resources for suicidal ideation among street youth in four community agencies in Metro Toronto. A secondary data analysis of 65 street youth from a collaborative project funded by the Wellesley Institute was undertaken to explore the relationships between suicidal ideation and age, gender, sexual orientation, history of physical/sexual abuse, depression, hopelessness, self-esteem, social connectedness and resilience. Results of the analysis revealed that high levels of slef-esteem, social connectedness and resilience are protective of suicidal thought, while an increase in age, being unsure of one's sexual orientation, and a high level of depression, as well as hopelessness were found to be risk factors for suicidal ideation. A history of physical abuse and/or sexual abuse was not found to be significantly related to suicidal ideation at a 0.05 level, but for this study, it was not considered to be significant (significance level set at 0.01). Implications of these findings are discussed.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Andro Pramana Witarto ◽  
Alpha Fardah Athiyyah ◽  
I.G.B. Adria Hariastawa ◽  
I Gusti Made Reza Gunadi Ranuh

Background: Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is one of the worst and most common complications of Hirschsprung’s disease (HD). The mortality rate of HD patients with enterocolitis is still considered to be higher compared to that of those without enterocolitis. Purpose: This study aimed to identify and evaluate potential risk factors for HAEC development. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary data from the medical records of HD patients treated from January 2015 to September 2018 at Regional Public Hospital (RSUD) Dr. Soetomo, Surabaya. The inclusion criteria were HD patients who had or had not experienced enterocolitis. The analysis was done by comparing the presence of risk factors between groups of HD patients with and without preoperative and/or postoperative HAEC. The results were presented as the median value and frequency. To evaluate further, a prevalence ratio (PR) with a 95% confidence interval was performed. The Mann–Whitney U test was also performed with a significance level of p < 0.05 for one factor: length of aganglionic intestinal segments. Results: This study showed that 12 of the 40 HD patients studied (30%) had experienced enterocolitis. The risk of developing HAEC was associated with patients who had a history of previous enterocolitis (PR 6.60 [2.94 < PR < 14.80]). Regarding surgical details, patients who had had surgery only once (31.30% compared to 14.30%), surgery with one surgical method (29.40% compared to 20.00%), and a primary procedure had a higher incidence of HAEC (29.40% compared to 27.30%). Conclusion: HD patients with a history of previous enterocolitis were found to have a higher risk of developing HAEC.


Author(s):  
Syifa Aulia Luthfiyani ◽  
Mariono Reksoprodjo ◽  
Anisah Anisah

Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia is the second largest cause of maternal death after postpartum hemorrhage. There are some risk factors that influence the occurrence of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia. The aim of the research was to analyze the correlation between risk factors and find the most influence factors to the incidence of severe pre-eclampsia in RSUD District Bekasi. This case control study research done by using secondary data by looking at the data in patient medical records in RSUD District Bekasi period June 2015 - June 2016 and then analyzed using univariate, bivariate with Chi-square and multivariate logistic regression. Sampling method using simple random sampling technique. The results of the bivariate analysis showed there was a significant relationship between gravidity, obesity and history of pre-eclampsia with severe pre-eclampsia with each value of p = 0.022 (OR: 0.251), p = 0.002 (OR: 6,923) and p = 0.0001 (OR: 9.273). Multivariate analysis showed that history of pre-eclampsia and obesity are factors that most influence to the occurrence of severe pre-eclampsia. There was a significant relationship between gravidity, history of pre-eclampsia and obesity with severe pre-eclampsia. Primigravidas 2.51 times higher risk, history of pre-eclampsia positive 6,923 times higher and obesity 9.273 times higher more at risk of developing severe pre-eclampsia.


2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard De Marco ◽  
Cara Bowman ◽  
Michelle Wesley ◽  
Susanne Shields ◽  
Sandra Burton

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-60
Author(s):  
Sheraz Ali ◽  
Johar Ali

This study focuses on suicidal ideation in victims of sexual abuse. Drawing upon semi-structured interviews of thirty victims of sexual abuse in Khyber Pukhtunkhwah, Pakistan, this paper discusses the theme, i.e. domestic violence, including indiscriminate sexual abuse and the abhorring crime of incest, which remains hidden due to aggressively upheld patriarchal norms of women exploitation. The interviews conducted at six different locations, present women's narratives of their untold plight for the first time. The findings of this research show that among the respondents, only those women had strong suicidal ideations who were the victims of incest. Irritation, aggression and self-deprecating behaviour were strong symptoms of their suicidal temptations. Pain, physical and emotional, caused by overwhelming stress in the form of familial and social hatred, social disconnectedness, burdensomeness and the previous history of violence were the main factors that highly escalated their risk factor in committing suicide


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 184-194
Author(s):  
Julie Anne Laser ◽  
Granger Petersen ◽  
Haily Stephens ◽  
David DeRito ◽  
Jennifer Boeckel

The purpose of this research is to better understand how those who have experienced a mental hospital inpatient stay are influenced by a history of sexual abuse. Both risk factors and negative historical events were investigated between those who had a sexual abuse history in an inpatient hospital and those in the inpatient hospital who did not have a sexual abuse history. It was found that sexual abuse exerts a profound influence on those in the mental hospital. For example, a sexual abuse history for inpatient men was twice the national average and over 4x the national average for inpatientwomen. Additionally, many of the risk factors and negative events were significantly different between the two inpatient sub-samples. It was also found that a sexual abuse history was related to more hospital stays and longer overall time in the hospital. It is hoped that this research can make a major contribution to improving trauma informed care with this population so that a history of sexual abuse does not undermine their well-being throughout their life span.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pradeep Kumar ◽  
Shobhit Srivastava ◽  
Prem Shankar Mishra ◽  
Debashree Sinha

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents. With every fifth Indian to be an adolescent, the cost of an adolescent dying by suicide is enormous. This necessitates an understanding of the potential risk factors of suicidal ideation among adolescents. Secondary data analysis is performed on cross-sectional survey data obtained from Understanding the Lives of Adolescents and Young Adults. The survey was conducted in two Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis and logistic regression are done to examine the results. Adolescent girls reported more suicidal ideation than boys. The odds of suicidal ideation are significantly higher among adolescents whose mother faced physical abuse and adolescents who themselves experienced sexual abuse. Adolescent boys and girls who have moderate depressive symptoms and impulsive behavior are significantly more likely to report suicidal ideation. The results help in identifying the adolescents who are at a particular risk for suicidal ideation while planning for intervention program for prevention of suicide.


Death Studies ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ivonne Andrea Florez ◽  
Josephine Au ◽  
Nova Morrisette ◽  
Dorian A. Lamis

2007 ◽  
Vol 97 (11) ◽  
pp. 2017-2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent M.B. Silenzio ◽  
Juan B. Pena ◽  
Paul R. Duberstein ◽  
Julie Cerel ◽  
Kerry L. Knox

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