Suicidal ideation, plan, and attempt among men who have sex with men in Nepal: Findings from a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk for suicide, with a much higher prevalence of suicidality than the general population. While there is a growing interest in the identification of risk factors for suicidal behaviors globally, the understanding of the prevalence and risk factors for suicidal behaviors among MSM in the context of low- and middle-income countries is almost non-existent. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate suicidal ideation, plan, and attempts, and related factors among MSM in Nepal. A cross-sectional respondent driven survey was conducted on 250 MSM between October and December 2022. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate independent correlates of suicidal behaviors of MSM. Overall, the lifetime prevalence of suicidal i

SUBMITTER: Paudel K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10664887 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature