Suicidal ideation among non-physician hospital system staff: Prevalence and workplace correlates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research suggests that healthcare workers are at greater risk for suicide than other occupations, but most published studies focus on physicians. This study examines the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and associated occupational factors among a broad group of non-physician healthcare staff.

Methods

An anonymous online survey was sent to a random sample of 30 % of non-physician healthcare staff at a large urban healthcare system between September and November 2022. Weighted multivariable binary logistic regressions were conducted to determine the workplace and mental health factors associated with SI.

Results

The 1084 respondents included nurses, administrative staff, research staff, medical assistants, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and ot

SUBMITTER: Chan CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325446 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature