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Suicidality among adolescent Alberta Indians

J W Gartrell1, G K Jarvis, L Derksen

  • 1Department of Sociology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Suicide attempts and ideation are high among Indigenous adolescents in Alberta, mirroring rates in other Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. Elevated risk factors like family disruption and substance abuse necessitate targeted community interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Indigenous Health
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Adolescent suicidality is a significant public health concern.
  • Indigenous youth face unique and elevated risks for suicidal behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of suicide attempts and ideation in a sample of Indigenous adolescents.
  • To compare suicidality rates and risk factors between Indigenous and non-Indigenous adolescents.
  • To identify specific risk factors for suicide attempts and ideation in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 229 adolescents in grades 7-9 residing on seven reserves in central Alberta.
  • Data were collected on suicide attempts, ideation, and various risk factors including family disruption, psychological well-being, substance abuse, and household history of suicide.

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  • Statistical analyses were used to compare rates and identify significant risk factors.

    • Main Results:

    • High rates of suicide attempts and ideation were observed, comparable to other Indigenous and non-Indigenous adolescent populations.
    • Indigenous adolescents reported elevated family disruption and psychological problems compared to non-Indigenous peers.
    • Significant risk factors for suicide ideation included low psychological well-being, absence of a father, and a prior household suicide.
    • Heavy alcohol use, absence of a father, sleeping problems, and low psychological well-being were identified as risk factors for suicide attempts.

    Conclusions:

    • Indigenous adolescents in central Alberta exhibit high rates of suicidality.
    • Family disruption, psychological distress, substance abuse, and lack of paternal presence are critical risk factors.
    • Community-based, targeted counseling and educational programs are essential to address these urgent issues.