Suicide rates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are well-documented in the literature, but its influence on suicidal patterns shows divergent results. We aim to comprehensively synthesize evidence on potential changes or stability of suicide rates during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide.

Methods

A comprehensive search of studies reporting suicide rates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic was conducted. Eligible studies reported incidences of confirmed suicides (suspected in special cases) for two time periods, before (until February 2020) and during (from March 2020 to June 2021) the COVID-19 pandemic. A meta-analysis of proportions using a random-effect model was performed to estimate the pre- and during-pandemic incide

SUBMITTER: da Cunha Varella AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11522181 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature