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Risk factors towards self-destructive behaviour among fresh students at Makerere University
Buga, J. W; Guwatudde, D; Ovuga, E. B.
  • Buga, J. W; s.af
  • Guwatudde, D; s.af
  • Ovuga, E. B; s.af
East Afr. Med. J ; : 722-7, 2005.
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1261258
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It has been suggested that some individuals are suicide prone; and that such individuals can be detected long before they commit suicide. This paper reports the risk factors associated with potential self-destructive behaviour among a group of freshwomen at Makerere University. A suicide proneness questionnaire; the Umzimkulu suicide Proneness Inventory (USPI); was completed by 619 students admitted to the University in the academic year 1992/93. The results indicate that students' propensity to self-destructive behaviour was significantly related to the history of suicide behaviour among the students; or their relatives; and the presence of a probable depressive disorder as indicated by scores above at least 60 on each of SR; AL; AS; and PDW; scales on the questionnaire. The paper describes in detail the development of the USPI; and the theory underlying the study. Implications for improving counselling services for students at Makerere University are highlighted
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Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Suicide / Risk Factors / Depressive Disorder Type of study: Etiology study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Language: English Journal: East Afr. Med. J Year: 2005 Type: Article

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Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Suicide / Risk Factors / Depressive Disorder Type of study: Etiology study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Language: English Journal: East Afr. Med. J Year: 2005 Type: Article