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Association of T. gondii infection with suicide: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Source :
- BMC Public Health, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- BMC, 2020.
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Abstract
- Abstract Background Findings on the association between Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection and suicide are contradictory. This paper aimed to resolve this uncertainty by conducting a meta-analysis. Methods We found the relevant studies using keywords include “Toxoplasmosis” and “Suicide” and the related synonyms in international databases such as ISI, Medline, and Scopus. The eligible studies were included in the meta-analysis phase. The random effect approach was applied to combine the results. Results Out Of 150 initial studies, 15 were included in the meta-analysis. Odds of suicide in people with T. gondii infection was 43% (OR: 1.43, 95%CI; 1.15 to 1.78) higher than those without this infection. The test for publication bias was not statistically significant, which indicates the absence of likely publication bias. Conclusion This study confirms that T. gondii infection is a potential risk factor for suicide. To reduce cases of suicide attributable to T. gondii infection, it is recommended to implement some measures to prevent and control the transmission of the disease.
- Subjects :
- T. Gondii
Suicide
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Public aspects of medicine
RA1-1270
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14712458
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- BMC Public Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f8d1fb33bbd3478e91176a26b85b5d5e
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-08898-w