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[Prevalence of suicidal ideations and suicidal attempts among adolescents living in Metropolitan Santiago].
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Revista medica de Chile [Rev Med Chil] 2010 Mar; Vol. 138 (3), pp. 309-15. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 May 19. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Background: According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, suicide is one of the five leading causes of death among people aged l5-24 years. Suicide rates in Chile among young people have been increasing. In 1990 and 2005, the prevalence of suicide was 8.8% and 9.3% per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively.<br />Aims: To determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt rates among teenagers aged 14 and 19 years, living in Metropolitan Santiago and analyze the factors related to suicide.<br />Material and Methods: A self administered enquiry, containing a depression scale and five questions about suicide tendency, was applied to a representative sample of teenagers aged between 14 and 19 years, attending public and private schools in Metropolitan Santiago.<br />Results: The enquiry was answered by 1567 teenagers aged between 14 and 20 years (54% males). Sixty two percent recognized suicidal ideation and 19%, suicidal attempts. These figures were significantly higher among women and those attending public schools. Sixteen years old adolescents had the highest rates of suicidal ideation and attempts.<br />Conclusions: There is a high rate of suicidal ideation and attempts among teenagers living in Metropolitan Santiago.
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- Language :
- Spanish; Castilian
- ISSN :
- 0034-9887
- Volume :
- 138
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Revista medica de Chile
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20556333
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org//S0034-98872010000300008