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  • Mental Health Epidemiology
  • Occupational Health

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  • Past-year suicidality among Hong Kong nurses was 14.9%, with deliberate self-harm as a significant correlate.
  • Limited research exists on self-harm prevalence and correlates in Asian healthcare professionals.
  • This study addresses the gap by examining self-harm among Hong Kong nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the weighted prevalence of self-harm among Hong Kong nurses.
  • To identify factors associated with self-harm in this population.
  • To inform the development of targeted prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey design.
  • Data collected from 850 nurses in Hong Kong (October-November 2013).
  • Binary and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed.

Main Results:

  • 9.3% of nurses reported past-year self-harm.
  • Nurses aged 25-44, and females, were at higher risk.
  • Common self-harm methods included cutting, striking, and poisoning; associated factors included psychiatric disorders, stress, and relationship crises.

Conclusions:

  • Self-harm is a significant issue among Hong Kong nurses.
  • Effective prevention strategies are crucial for nurse well-being.
  • Continuous monitoring and risk management systems are recommended within healthcare settings.