scholarly journals Suicidal Ideation, Psychological Distress and Child-To-Parent Violence: A Gender Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belén Martínez-Ferrer ◽  
Ana Romero-Abrio ◽  
Celeste León-Moreno ◽  
María Elena Villarreal-González ◽  
Daniel Musitu-Ferrer
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Gender Analysis ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Family Risk Factors ◽  
Family Risk ◽  
Individual Outcomes

Child-to-parent violence (CPV) is a growing public health problem with consequences for perpetrators and families. Most research has focused on individual and family risk factors. However, little is known about its links with individual outcomes. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationships between CPV and psychological distress, suicidal ideation, and self-concept in school-aged adolescents, taking into account the gender perspective. A study was conducted with a sample of 8,115 adolescents, aged between 11 and 16 years (M = 13.34; SD = 1.04) from the State of Nuevo León, Mexico. A MANOVA 3 × 2 was performed to analyze the data. The results revealed that adolescents involved in CPV showed higher levels of psychological distress and suicidal ideation and lower levels of family and social self-concept. It was also observed that girls with higher levels of CPV scored the lowest levels of psychological distress and suicidal ideation, as well as the lowest levels of family self-concept. The findings highlight that adolescents and especially girls involved in CPV also report internal maladjustment outcomes. Finally, the results and their implications for research and intervention with adolescents involved in CPV are discussed.

Substance Abuse and Drug-Related Death, Suicidal Ideation, and Suicide: A Review

Crisis ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie Mino ◽  
Arnaud Bousquet ◽  
Barbara Broers
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Hiv Epidemic

The high mortality rate among drug users, which is partly due to the HIV epidemic and partly due to drug-related accidental deaths and suicides, presents a major public health problem. Knowing more about prevalence, incidence, and risk factors is important for the development of rational preventive and therapeutic programs. This article attempts to give an overview of studies of the relations between substance abuse, suicidal ideation, suicide, and drug-related death. Research in this field is hampered by the absence of clear definitions, and results of studies are rarely comparable. There is, however, consensus about suicidal ideation being a risk factor for suicide attempts and suicide. Suicidal ideation is also a predictor of suicide, especially among drug users. It is correlated with an absence of family support, with the severity of the psychosocial dysfunctioning, and with multi-drug abuse, but also with requests for treatment. Every clinical examination of a drug user, not only of those who are depressed, should address the possible presence of suicidal ideation, as well as its intensity and duration.

scholarly journals Correctional Work: Reflections Regarding Suicide

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4280
Author(s):  
Christine Genest ◽  
Rosemary Ricciardelli ◽  
R. Nicholas Carleton
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Health Agency ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Psychological Theory ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Employee Assistance Program ◽  
Assistance Program

The Public Health Agency of Canada declared suicide a public health problem in Canada (2016). Employees working in correctional services, researchers find, experience high rates of life-time suicidal ideation in comparison to other public safety professionals and the general population. Suicide behaviours (i.e., ideation, planning, attempts, death) are a multifactorial phenomenon, explained in part by the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide that suggests attempted suicide is facilitated by perceived burdensomeness, a lost sense of belonging, a feeling of hopelessness, and a progressively reduced fear of death, as well as capacity and planning to engage a lethal attempt. In the current study, we unpack the factors that can influence suicide behaviours as reported by correctional workers. Our intent is to make explicit the experiences of a small sample (n = 25) of correctional workers in relation to suicidal behaviours, highlighting stories of recovery and acknowledging the importance of facilitating psychologically safe workplaces. Analysis entailed an inductive semi-grounded emergent theme approach. Participants identified certain risk factors as being able to induce suicidal ideation, such as marital or family problems as well as difficulties at work (i.e., bullying or difficult working conditions). Having children and a partner may act as factors preventing suicide for those with ideation. Participants sought help from professionals, such as their family doctor, a psychologist, or the Employee Assistance Program (EAP); however, the lack of perceived organisational supports and recognition of the issue of suicide by the employer are two elements that can hinder the search for help.

Towards an Explanatory Model of Suicidal Ideation: The Effects of Cognitive Emotional Regulation Strategies, Affectivity and Hopelessness

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Ezequiel Flores-Kanter ◽  
Zoilo Emilio García-Batista ◽  
Luciana Sofía Moretti ◽  
Leonardo Adrián Medrano
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
American Psychological Association ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Explanatory Model ◽  
Cognitive Emotion Regulation ◽  
Regulation Strategies

Abstract Suicide constitutes a public health problem that has a significant economic, social and psychological impact on a global scale. Recently, the American Psychological Association has indicated that suicide prevention should be a public health priority. Suicidal ideation appears as a key variable in suicide prevention. The objective of this research was to verify the adjustment of an explanatory model for suicidal ideation, which considers the effects of cognitive emotion regulation strategies, affectivity and hopelessness. An open mode on-line sample of 2,166 Argentine participants was used and a path analysis was carried out. The results make it possible to conclude that the model presents an optimal fit (χ2 = .10, p = .75, CFI = .99, RMSEA = .01) and predicts 42% of suicidal thoughts. The model proves to be invariant based on age and gender. In conclusion, there is an importance of reducing the use of automatic strategies, such as repetitive negative thoughts of ruminative type, and increasing the use of more controlled strategies, such as reinterpretation or planning.

Personal and Family Risk Factors for Adolescent Suicidal Ideation and Attempts

2004 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique Séguin ◽  
Judy Lynch ◽  
Réal Labelle ◽  
André Gagnon
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Family Risk Factors ◽  
Family Risk

Incidence of Suicide Attempts in Madrid: Characteristics of the Attempts and Response of the Health System

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
M. Miret ◽  
C. Morant ◽  
R. Nuevo ◽  
M. Jiménez ◽  
M. Reneses ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Health System ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
The Public ◽  
Emergency Units

Background:Suicide is a serious public health problem. In 2005, 793 people were hospitalized in Madrid due to suicide attempt. However, most of the attempts do not require hospitalization and patients are discharged after the intervention in the emergency units. With the aim to implement local policies to prevent suicide, it is important to know the whole spectrum of suicide attempts that contact emergency units in Madrid.Aims:To explore the incidence of suicide attempts assisted in the public health system in Madrid and to analyze their characteristics and the response of the health system.Method:Clinical reports of all patients attempting suicide were analyzed during 4 months in 4 general public hospitals (covering 44.7% of the whole population) in the Community of Madrid.Results:1009 suicide attempts committed by 921 people (66.2% women) were collected, with an incidence of 34.3 people per 100.000 in 4 months. 57 people (6.2%) committed more than one attempt (range 2 to 10, mean=2.5 ± 1.3). After the emergency intervention 71.9% of the patients were discharged, 25.3% hospitalized, 2.6% fled, and 0.2% died. Regarding suicidal ideation, 7.5% presented very high levels during evaluation, while 13.1% had high levels, 20.3% moderate and 47.3% had no suicidal ideation.Conclusion:Compared with other European countries, our findings show moderate incidence of suicide attempts, most of which were mild, treated in the emergency units and derived to outpatient psychiatric follow-up. These results suggest places to develop and implement prevention measures.Funded by Instituto de Salud Pública de Madrid.

scholarly journals Konsep Diri dengan Kejadian Depresi pada Pasien Gagal Ginjal Kronik yang Menjalani Hemodialisa di RSUD Panembahan Senopati Bantul

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Eka Nurul Fitriyani ◽  
Sri Arini Winarti ◽  
Sunarsih Sunarsih
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Renal Failure ◽  
Chronic Renal Failure ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

<p>Kidney failure is a public health problem that is increasing every year. Patients with chronic renal failure always depended on dialysis machines, it may result a changes in their life as biological, psychological social, and spiritual changes. This condition may cause patient has negative self-concept such a nature inferiority, fear, anxious, even depression. The purpose of this study was to know relationship between self-concept and depression in patients who undergo hemodialysis at RSUD Panembahan Senopati Bantul. The study design was descriptive analytic with cross sectional. The samples were 61 respondents, it was selected by accidental sampling. The study instrument used questionnaire and analysis used was chi-square. The results showed that self-concept of patients with chronic renal was 67.2% negative, incidence of depression among patients who undergo hemodialysis was 82%. The chi-square test results obtained value of p 0.02 (&lt;0.05). In conclusion, there was a relationship between self-concept and depression in patients with chronic renal failure who undergo hemodialysis.</p>

scholarly journals Family environment risk factors for overweight in childhood

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Duleva ◽  
E Chikova-Iscener ◽  
L Rangelova ◽  
P l Dimitrov
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Family Risk Factors ◽  
Family Risk ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
The Family

Abstract Background One of the current public health problems in Bulgaria is the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in childhood. The family environment affects many aspects of children’s health and well-being. The unfavourable socio-economic characteristics of the family environment might be a risk for overweight and obesity in childhood. Methods A national representative survey was conducted in Bulgaria in 2016 as part of the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI). 3379 schoolchildren were recruited. The average age of the sample was 7.7 years, equally distributed by gender - girls 50.11% (n = 1693) and boys 49.89% (n = 1686). The data from the filled in Family form was analysed with SPSS using descriptive statistical methods. Results The study identified the following risk factors of the family environment for the development of overweight in childhood: the proportion of parents with elementary or primary education was significant - about a quarter, nearly one third of the surveyed households were experiencing financial difficulties, 14.1% of the women and 11.6% of the men were unemployed in the last 1 year. There was a high incidence of co-morbidity among family members: hypertension - 27.7%, diabetes mellitus - 14.4% and hypercholesterolemia - 13.6%. Among the surveyed parents 28.4% of the women and 68% of the men were overweight. Only 13.5% of the parents estimated the weight status of their child as overweight (with objectively measured overweight among 29.2% of the recruited children). A significant proportion of the children were not breastfed (17.3%) or the duration of exclusive breastfeeding was not optimal for 67.8% of the exclusively breastfed children. Conclusions Identifying family risk factors associated with overweight in childhood is important for the public health and provides opportunities to develop policies for improvement of the nutritional and health status of children. Key messages To tackle the childhood obesity epidemic the family risk factors should be addressed. The awareness of the children and parents should be raised through targeted information materials and campaigns.

scholarly journals Association between Health Risk Behavior and Suicidal Ideation, Continuous Sadness and Depression among Malaysian Youth

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Nor Asiah Muhamad ◽  
Norazilah Mohd Roslan ◽  
Aziman Mahdi ◽  
Norbaidurah Ithnain ◽  
Normi Mustapha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Risk Behavior ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Public Health Importance

BACKGROUND: Suicide is a global public health importance and a second leading cause of death in adolescents. It is more common among adolescents and is considered as a serious public health problem worldwide. This study aims to determine the association between health risk behavior with suicidal ideation, continuous sadness and depression among Malaysian youth.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 4088 youth aged 13–17 years old from 50 selected schools. A stratified random sampling was used to select respondents from different classes. The students were randomly selected using the same software throughout the country. Verbal consent was obtained from the student and parents prior to data collection. A standardized self-administered questionnaire adapted from the United States’ Youth Behaviour Risk Surveillance Survey (YBRSS) were used.RESULTS: The rates of Continuous Sadness (CS), Depression (DP) and Suicidal Ideation (SI) were 34.3%, 13.2% and 7.9% respectively. The multivariable-adjusted odds ratio showed that sexual abuse was associated with SI 8.04 (95% CI: 4.66, 13.84), CS 5.72 (95% CI: 3.21, 9.82) and DP 4.68% (95% CI: 2.80, 7.83); alcohol use was associated with SI 1.62 (95% CI: 1.06, 2.47) and DP 1.67 (95% CI: 1.20, 2.33). Female was associated with all suicidal behaviours: SI 2.48 (95% CI: 1.90, 3.24), CS 2.07 (95% CI: 1.80, 2.37) and DP 1.41 (95% CI: 2.17, 1.71). Smoking and drug was not associated with CS, DP and SI.CONCLUSIONS: Given the well-founded concern of increasing risk of suicidal behaviour among youth, preventive efforts should adopt a more comprehensive approach in dealing with sexual abuse and alcohol abuse, especially in female.

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