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Supa Pengpid1,2,3, Karl Peltzer1,4,5
1Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
The International Journal of Social Psychiatry
|August 30, 2023
Summary
Nearly 4% of adults in Cabo Verde reported past 12-month suicidal behaviour (PSB). Factors like younger age, female sex, unemployment, and certain health conditions were linked to PSB, informing public health strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Suicidal behaviour poses a significant public health challenge globally.
- Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal behaviour is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of past 12-month suicidal behaviour (PSB) in adults residing in Cabo Verde.
- To identify demographic and health-related factors associated with PSB in this population.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 4,563 adults who participated in the 2020 Cabo Verde STEPS survey.
- Utilizing adjusted logistic regression to identify factors associated with PSB.
Main Results:
- The overall prevalence of PSB was 3.7% (0.6% suicide attempt, 1.5% plan, 3.3% ideation).
- Women (5.0%) reported higher PSB than men (2.4%).
- Associated factors included younger age, female sex, unemployment, marital status (widowed/divorced), family alcohol problems, history of heart attack/angina/stroke, current smokeless tobacco use, and low fruit/vegetable intake.
Conclusions:
- Approximately 4% of adults in Cabo Verde experienced PSB in the past 12 months.
- Identified associated factors provide valuable insights for developing and implementing public health interventions to prevent suicidal behaviour.
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