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  • Social Epidemiology
  • Global Mental Health
  • Psychology

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  • Suicide is a significant cause of mortality worldwide.
  • Suicide clusters have been observed in peer networks in high-income nations.
  • Limited research exists on suicide clustering in low- and middle-income countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate suicide clustering dynamics within the social networks of young men in Kenya.
  • To examine the association between peer suicide attempts and suicidal ideation in this population.
  • To explore potential mediating factors in this relationship.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 532 young Kenyan men (aged 18-34).
  • Assessed reported number of friends with prior suicide attempts.
  • Measured current suicidal ideation, collective self-esteem, and meaning in life.

Main Results:

  • A significant association was found between having friends who attempted suicide and current suicidal ideation (OR=1.9).
  • Lower collective self-esteem mediated 23% of this association.
  • Meaning in life further mediated the relationship between collective self-esteem and suicidal ideation.

Conclusions:

  • Peer suicide attempts are linked to increased suicide ideation among young Kenyan men.
  • Collective self-esteem and meaning in life play crucial roles in this social contagion effect.
  • Individuals who have survived peer suicide require thorough suicide risk evaluations.