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Suicidal ideation among Malaysian adolescents.

Authors :
Ahmad N
Cheong SM
Ibrahim N
Rosman A
Source :
Asia-Pacific journal of public health [Asia Pac J Public Health] 2014 Sep; Vol. 26 (5 Suppl), pp. 63S-9S. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Jul 07.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Adolescence is the time of greatest risk for the first onset of suicidal behaviors. This study aimed to identify the risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideation among Malaysian adolescents. Data from the 2012 Malaysia Global School-based Student Health Survey, a nationwide study using a 2-stage cluster sampling design, were analyzed. The survey used a self-administered validated bilingual questionnaire and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale. The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 7.9%. Analysis revealed that suicidal ideation was positively associated with depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, being bullied, and being abused at home, either physically or verbally. In addition, suicidal ideation was significantly higher among females and among the Indians and Chinese. Having close friends and married parents were strongly protective against suicidal ideation. Understanding the risk and protective factors is important in providing comprehensive management for suicidal ideation.<br /> (© 2014 APJPH.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1941-2479
Volume :
26
Issue :
5 Suppl
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Asia-Pacific journal of public health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25005932
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1010539514540746