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Alok Atreya1, Samata Nepal2, Ritesh G Menezes3
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Lumbini Medical College, Palpa, Nepal.
Suicidal ideation is prevalent in Nepalese medical and nursing students, with higher risks identified in medical students facing neglect, abuse, and academic dissatisfaction. Interventions should focus on mental health support and stigma reduction.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Mental Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Suicidal ideation is a significant predictor of suicide attempts.
- Understanding its prevalence and risk factors among healthcare students is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the prevalence of suicidal ideation.
- To identify risk factors for suicidal ideation among medical and nursing students in Nepal.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was conducted among medical and nursing students.
- Validated questionnaires, including the General Health Questionnaire-28 and Patient Health Questionnaire-9, were utilized.
Main Results:
- Lifetime suicidal ideation was observed in 20.6% of medical and 13.95% of nursing students.
- Medical students showed higher odds of suicidal ideation linked to parental neglect, psychiatric disorders, abuse, substance abuse, and academic dissatisfaction.
- Nursing students exhibited higher odds associated with psychiatric disorders, parental demands, alcohol consumption, and academic dissatisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Implementing motivational speeches and counseling can help reduce suicidal ideation.
- Mental health awareness programs are essential to reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking behavior among students.
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