Variations in healthcare utilization for mental health problems prior to suicide by socioeconomic status: a Norwegian register-based population study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide poses a major public health challenge, claiming around 650 lives annually in Norway. There is limited understanding of mental healthcare utilization patterns preceding suicide, particularly relating to socioeconomic status (SES). This study analyzes mental health service use among Norwegian citizens aged 20-64 from 2009 to 2021, emphasizing disparities related to SES.

Methods

This is a population-wide registry-based study. We include mental health consultations with both primary and specialist healthcare services, and investigate patterns of service use regarding educational attainment, employment status and income and compare this to the population in general. All suicides in the period (N = 4731) are included in the study. The aim is to investigate poten

SUBMITTER: Oien-Odegaard C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11110240 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature