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T Maniam1, Karuthan Chinna, C H Lim

  • 1Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. karuthan@gmail.com

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Suicidal ideation affects 6.3% of Malaysians. Prevention programs should target vulnerable groups, particularly Indians and Chinese, and individuals with depression, anxiety, or insomnia.

Keywords:
MalaysiaRaceReligionSuicidal ideationSuicide prevention

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  • Public Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Suicide prevention is a global health priority.
  • Malaysia faces unique challenges in resource allocation for mental health services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify specific demographic and clinical groups at higher risk of suicidal ideation in Malaysia.
  • To inform the development of targeted suicide prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey of psychiatric morbidity was conducted on 20,552 individuals aged 16 and above.
  • Data was collected using stratified random sampling and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), including questions on suicidal ideation.
  • Logistic regression analysis identified significant predictors of suicidal ideation.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of suicidal ideation was 6.3%.
  • Significant predictors included insomnia, religion, marital status, depression, social dysfunction, and anxiety.
  • Suicidal ideation was notably higher among Indians (11.0%) and Chinese (9.7%), especially those of the Hindu faith (12.2%) and individuals with depressive symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted suicide prevention efforts are crucial in Malaysia.
  • Focusing on treating depression in vulnerable populations, including specific ethnic groups and those with mental health symptoms, is recommended for effective resource allocation.