Prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicidal attempts among adult patients diagnosed with Psoriasis utilizing an internet survey in Metro Manila

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES@#This study described the prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among adult patients diagnosed with psoriasis. @*METHODOLOGY@#A Knowledge and Belief survey composed of 1) a questionnaire on medical, psychiatric and psoriasis profile and 2) a knowledge, attitude and belief questionnaire was developed validated and translated to both English and Filipino. The survey questionnaire was uploaded in the internet using a free site Kwiksurvey.com. Psor Phil (an organization of patients with psoriasis) had sent email invitations to 699 members to answer an on line survey, which would be available for 9 days. The data on suicide ideation and attempt were analyzed and presented.@*RESULTS@#A total of 120 entries were included in the study. The response rate of the survey was (120/699) 17.16%. A total of 17/120 (14.17%) reported suicidal ideation and a total of 9 /120 (7.5%) reported suicidal attempt.@*CONCLUSION@#The reported prevalence of suicidal ideation was higher compared to other studies. Patients disclosed suicidal ideation to friends rather than family members or doctors.