期刊
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
卷 275, 期 -, 页码 338-344出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2019.03.033
关键词
Suicide; Adolescents; Epidemiology
类别
Suicide and self-harm in young people is a global public health issue, although epidemiological evidence remains scant in many parts of the world. The aims of the present study are to describe the prevalence, comorbidity patterns, and the clinical and demographic correlates of suicidality among a representative sample of adolescents from Beirut, Lebanon. We recruited 510 adolescents aged 11-17 and one of their parents/legal guardians using a multistage random cluster design. The validated Arabic version of the Development and Well-Being Assessment (DAWBA) was administered independently to the parent/legal guardian, and adolescents, who also self-completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), and the Peer-Relations Questionnaire (PRQ). The parent/legal guardian also completed the SDQ and provided demographic and clinical information. A total of 22 adolescents (4.3%) have experienced suicidal ideation or attempt. Correlates of suicidality were female gender, alcohol use in the past 4 weeks, lifetime exposure to a stressful life event, suffering from a major depressive disorder and having bipolar disorder within the last 4 weeks. Only 1 suicidal participant reported ever seeking professional mental health help. Our findings highlight an alarming treatment gap in Lebanese adolescents experiencing suicidality. Future studies should aim at investigating barriers to care and at developing community-based interventions to improve access to care.
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