Role of sleep problem on suicidal behaviour and non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents in Pokhara, Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sleep is a fundamental human requirement, considered one of the major contributing factors to physical and mental health, especially among adolescents. Poor quality sleep has many potential consequences including non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), suicidal thoughts or behaviour and complete suicide. The NSSI and suicidal behaviour are increasing in Nepal. Thus, this study aimed to assess the role of sleep problem on suicidal behaviour and non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents in Pokhara metropolitan, Nepal.

Methods

A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 673 adolescents using a multistage cluster sampling technique from private and public schools in Pokhara Metropolitan. Self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Collected da

SUBMITTER: Thapa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11423960 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature