Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among Adolescents in Northeastern Brazil

This study aimed to identify the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation among Brazilian adolescents. The instrument designed for the research was used considering three models with outcomes that identified the following: (a) adolescent had considered suicide, (b) adolescents have p...

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Main Authors: Roberto Jerônimo dos Santos Silva, Fabio Alexandre Lima dos Santos, Nara Michelle Moura Soares, Emerson Pardono
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/450943
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author Roberto Jerônimo dos Santos Silva
Fabio Alexandre Lima dos Santos
Nara Michelle Moura Soares
Emerson Pardono
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description This study aimed to identify the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation among Brazilian adolescents. The instrument designed for the research was used considering three models with outcomes that identified the following: (a) adolescent had considered suicide, (b) adolescents have planned suicide, and (c) adolescents have attempted suicide. Logistic Regression was used in all models with significance level of 5%. An association between being female and suicidal ideation (OR=2.18, CI 95% 1.60 to 2.97), suicide planning (OR=1.80, CI 95% = 1.26–2.56), and suicide attempt (OR=2.91, CI 95% 1.79 to 4.75) was found. Violent behavior/involvement in fights was associated with thinking about suicide (OR=2.00, CI 95% = 1.43 to 2.81), suicide planning (OR=1.65, CI 95% = 1.10–2.46), and suicide attempt (OR=2.35, CI 95% = 1.49 to 3.70). For cigarette consumption, association was found with suicide ideation (OR=1.62, CI 95% 1.03 to 2.55), planning (OR=1.88, CI 95% = 1.15 to 3.08), and attempt (OR=2.35, CI 95% 1.37 to 4.03). For alcohol consumption, association was found with suicide ideation (OR=1.93, CI 95% 1.47 to 2.54), planning (OR=2.22, CI 95% 1.61 to 3.08), and attempt (OR=1.73, CI 95% 1.15 to 2.59). It was concluded that suicidal ideation was associated with female sex, involvement in fights, and illicit drug use.
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spelling doaj-art-071bc0f0ea0c4a96b4ca053de720a4692025-08-20T02:02:50ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal2356-61401537-744X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/450943450943Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among Adolescents in Northeastern BrazilRoberto Jerônimo dos Santos Silva0Fabio Alexandre Lima dos Santos1Nara Michelle Moura Soares2Emerson Pardono3Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe, Avenue Marechal Rondon S/N, Jardim Rosa Elze, 49000-000 São Cristóvão, SE, BrazilCenter for Studies and Research, UFS em Movimento, São Cristóvão, SE, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Avenue Marechal Rondon S/N, Jardim Rosa Elze, 49000-000 São Cristóvão, SE, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Physical Education, Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe, Avenue Marechal Rondon S/N, Jardim Rosa Elze, 49000-000 São Cristóvão, SE, BrazilThis study aimed to identify the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation among Brazilian adolescents. The instrument designed for the research was used considering three models with outcomes that identified the following: (a) adolescent had considered suicide, (b) adolescents have planned suicide, and (c) adolescents have attempted suicide. Logistic Regression was used in all models with significance level of 5%. An association between being female and suicidal ideation (OR=2.18, CI 95% 1.60 to 2.97), suicide planning (OR=1.80, CI 95% = 1.26–2.56), and suicide attempt (OR=2.91, CI 95% 1.79 to 4.75) was found. Violent behavior/involvement in fights was associated with thinking about suicide (OR=2.00, CI 95% = 1.43 to 2.81), suicide planning (OR=1.65, CI 95% = 1.10–2.46), and suicide attempt (OR=2.35, CI 95% = 1.49 to 3.70). For cigarette consumption, association was found with suicide ideation (OR=1.62, CI 95% 1.03 to 2.55), planning (OR=1.88, CI 95% = 1.15 to 3.08), and attempt (OR=2.35, CI 95% 1.37 to 4.03). For alcohol consumption, association was found with suicide ideation (OR=1.93, CI 95% 1.47 to 2.54), planning (OR=2.22, CI 95% 1.61 to 3.08), and attempt (OR=1.73, CI 95% 1.15 to 2.59). It was concluded that suicidal ideation was associated with female sex, involvement in fights, and illicit drug use.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/450943
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Fabio Alexandre Lima dos Santos
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Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among Adolescents in Northeastern Brazil
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title Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among Adolescents in Northeastern Brazil
title_full Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among Adolescents in Northeastern Brazil
title_fullStr Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among Adolescents in Northeastern Brazil
title_full_unstemmed Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among Adolescents in Northeastern Brazil
title_short Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among Adolescents in Northeastern Brazil
title_sort suicidal ideation and associated factors among adolescents in northeastern brazil
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