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José Alberto Gómez-García1, Leonor Rivera-Rivera2, Claudia Iveth Astudillo-García3

  • 1Secretariado Técnico del Consejo de Salud Mental. Ciudad de México, México. jose.albertogg67@gmail.com.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|February 7, 2023
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Suicidal ideation prevalence was high in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting 17.1% of adults. Social determinants like unemployment, depression, and violence significantly increased this risk.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Mental Health Research

Context:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented mental health challenges globally.
  • Mexican mental health services adapted to remote care during the 2020 contingency.
  • A large-scale survey captured psychological distress during the pandemic.

Purpose:

  • To estimate the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To identify social determinants associated with SI.
  • To analyze risk factors within the Mexican population during a public health crisis.

Summary:

  • A survey of 79,665 individuals revealed a 17.1% prevalence of suicidal ideation.
  • Key associated social determinants included being female, young, single, unemployed, experiencing social distancing, living alone, and family loss due to COVID-19.

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  • Mental health factors such as depression, physical violence, substance abuse, and COVID-19 diagnosis also significantly correlated with SI.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the elevated burden of suicidal ideation during the pandemic.
    • Underscores the critical role of structural and intermediate social determinants in suicidal ideation.
    • Informs targeted public health interventions and mental health support strategies for vulnerable populations.