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Chronic physical conditions and suicidal ideation: a population-level analysis of Canadian school-attending young adults.
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Journal of Mental Health . Sep2023, p1-8. 8p. 1 Illustration, 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Abstract Background Aim Methods Results Conclusions Students who identify with a chronic physical condition are a growing population and their conditions may be associated with poor mental well-being.To compare suicidal ideation prevalence between Canadian school-attending young adults with and without a chronic physical condition. We hypothesized that students living with a chronic condition have a higher likelihood of experiencing suicidal ideation.A cross-sectional study was conducted using a nationally representative sample of 2297 Canadian school-attending young adults (ages 15-29 years) from the 2012-13 Canadian Community Health Survey—Mental Health (CCHS-MH). Survey-weighted logistic regression and sensitivity analyses were performed to estimate the likelihood of experiencing suicidal ideation between students with and without a chronic physical condition.Approximately 14.3% (n = 329) students experienced suicidal ideation at some point. Students living with a physical chronic condition demonstrated 1.65 (95% CI: 1.14, 2.39) times higher odds of experiencing suicidal ideation, compared to students not living with a chronic physical condition.Suicide prevention and health promotion are important considerations for campus health providers and administrators when planning services and accommodations for students living with chronic physical conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09638237
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Mental Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172045062
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2023.2245904