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Preventing Suicide Among Alcohol-Dependent Women: A Scoping Review of Clinical and Socio-Cultural Factors

Nelly Abid-Chapon1, Abdul Rahman Rasho1, Sylvain Delouvée1

  • 1Univ Rennes, LP3C (Laboratoire de Psychologie: Cognition, Comportement, Communication), Université Rennes 2, Rennes, France.

Substance Use & Misuse
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Background: Alcohol-dependent women face a high risk of recurrent suicidal behavior due to psychiatric comorbidities, social stigma, and inadequate mental health support. Objectives: This scoping review examines the prevalence, clinical and socio-cultural risk factors of suicide among alcohol-dependent women and identifies research gaps. Results: A systematic search identified 14 relevant studies. Findings highlight: Psychiatric comorbidities (depression, anxiety, PTSD) significantly increase suicide risk; Social vulnerabilities (stigma, lack of gender-specific care) amplify distress; Alcohol dependence exacerbates psychiatric symptoms, leading to increased suicide attempts; Research gaps include a lack of longitudinal studies and inconsistent methodologies. Conclusions: Targeted, gender-sensitive interventions integrating mental health, addiction treatment, and social support are crucial for suicide prevention. Further research is needed to refine evidence-based strategies for this high-risk group.

Keywords:
Literature reviewalcohol dependenceprevalenceprevention interventionsrisk factorssuicideswomen

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