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Suicide ideation in Jamaican youth: sociodemographic prevalence, protective and risk factors / Ideación suicida en la juventud jamaicana: prevalencia sociodemográfica, factores de riesgo y factores de protección
Abel, WD; Sewell, C; Martin, JS; Bailey-Davidson, Y; Fox, K.
  • Abel, WD; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston 7. JM
  • Sewell, C; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston 7. JM
  • Martin, JS; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston 7. JM
  • Bailey-Davidson, Y; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston 7. JM
  • Fox, K; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston 7. JM
West Indian med. j ; 61(5): 521-525, Aug. 2012. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-672948
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation and examine the association between suicidal ideation and sociodemographic characteristics, protective and risk factors among Jamaican youth. METHOD: In this cross-sectional study, an interviewer administered school-based survey was conducted among 2997 students 10-15 years old in Jamaica. Although there were a number of questions on suicide, this paper focusses on one question "During the past year, did you ever seriously consider attempting suicide?" as the measure of suicidal ideation. RESULTS: The prevalence rate of suicidal ideation was 9.7%. Logistic regression analysis revealed that significant correlates of suicidal ideation were being female (odds ratio = 1.49), being depressed (odds ratio = 5.78), living in a rural area (odds ratio = 0.62), likes oneself (odds ratio = 0.58), indulging in aggressive behaviour (odds ratio = 1.43), has considered harming others (odds ratio = 3.11), protective factors in the home (odds ratio = 0.62), involvement in risky behaviour (odds ratio = 1.56) and being teased/bullied (odds ratio = 1.69). CONCLUSION: These findings have implication for prevention and treatment of suicidal behaviour in children and adolescents.
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OBJETIVO: Determinar la prevalencia de ideación suicida y examinar la asociación entre la ideación suicida y las características sociodemográficas, así como los factores de protección y riesgo entre la juventud jamaicana. MÉTODO: En este estudio transversal, un entrevistador administró una encuesta escolar entre 2997 estudiantes de 10-15 años de edad en Jamaica. Aunque había varias preguntas sobre el suicidio, el documento se centraba en la siguiente, con el objeto de medir la ideación suicida: "¿Consideraste alguna vez seriamente cometer suicidio el año pasado?" RESULTADOS: La tasa de prevalencia de ideación suicida fue 9.7%. El análisis de regresión logística reveló que los correlatos significativos de ideación suicida fueron: ser mujer (cociente de probabilidades OR = 1.49), estar deprimido (cociente de probabilidades OR = 5.78), vivir en un área rural (cociente de probabilidades OR = 0.62), gustarse a sí mismo (cociente de probabilidades OR = 0.58), permitirse un comportamiento agresivo (cociente de probabilidades OR = 1.43), considerar hacer daño a otros (cociente de probabilidades OR = 3.11), factores de protección en la casa (cociente de probabilidades OR = 0.62), involucrarse en conductas arriesgadas (cociente de probabilidades OR = 1.56) y ser víctima de burla o acoso abusivo (cociente de probabilidades OR = 1.69). CONCLUSIÓN: Estos hallazgos tienen implicaciones en cuanto a prevenir y tratar la conducta suicida en niños y adolescentes.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Suicidal Ideation Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Suicidal Ideation Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM