Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factors among prisoners in Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide is a prominent source of harm and death globally, and it is the leading cause of premature death among prisoners. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation and attempt among prisoners in Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study design was performed from May 23 to June 22, 2022. After proportional allocation to the three correctional institutions, a total of 788 study participants were randomly recruited. The World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) was used to evaluate suicide ideation and attempt. To determine factors associated with suicidal ideation and attempt, multivariate logistic regression analyses were conduc

SUBMITTER: Fentahun S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11003691 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature