Suicidal behaviour among adults in Cabo Verde in 2020
Issued Date
2023-01-01
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ISSN
00207640
eISSN
17412854
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85170037362
Journal Title
International Journal of Social Psychiatry
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International Journal of Social Psychiatry (2023)
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Pengpid S., Peltzer K. Suicidal behaviour among adults in Cabo Verde in 2020. International Journal of Social Psychiatry (2023). doi:10.1177/00207640231196752 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/90030
Title
Suicidal behaviour among adults in Cabo Verde in 2020
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Abstract
Background: The aim of the investigation was to evaluate past 12-month suicidal behaviour (PSB) among adults in Cabo Verde. Methods: Data from 4,563 adults (mean age 41.4 years) that participated in the 2020 Cabo Verde STEPS survey were analysed. Results: Results indicate that the proportion of PSB (attempt 0.6%, plan 1.5% and ideation 3.3%) was 3.7% (2.4% men/5.0% women). In adjusted logistic regression analysis, younger age, female sex, unemployed, widowed or divorced, alcohol family problem, heart attack, angina or stroke, current smokeless tobacco use and low fruit/vegetable intake were associated with PSB. Conclusion: Almost 4% of participants had PSB and several associated factors were identified that can guide public health interventions.