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Suicidal ideation in adolescents aged 11 to 15 years: prevalence and associated factors.
- Source :
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Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry / Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria . mar2010, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p37-41. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Objective. To verify the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation among adolescents aged 11 to 15 years. Method: Cross-sectional population-based study. Adolescents completed a self-report that contained the Children's Depression Inventory. Suicidal ideation was measured according to item 9 of the Children's Depression Inventory. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was applied using a hierarchical model. Results: 1145 adolescents were invited to participate, and 1039 were interviewed (refusal rare: 9.26%). The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 14.1%. Factors associated to suicidal ideation: female gender, current alcohol consumption, use of illicit drugs, symptoms indicating conduct disorders and high Children's Depression Inventory scores for depressive symptoms. Conclusion: Prevention strategies should focus on female adolescents, especially those sexually active with probable mental health problems and substance use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15164446
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry / Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 48900190