Global overview of suicidal behavior and risk factors among the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic, declared by the World Health Organization in early 2020, rapidly escalated from a global health crisis to a significant public health issue worldwide. This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive global overview of suicidal behavior and associated risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Adhering to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, literature searches were conducted across five databases: Embase, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Academic Search Complete. The review encompassed studies published from January 1, 2019, to November 29, 2023. A total of 286 studies met the inclusion criteria, offering a broad perspective on suicidal behaviors during the pandemic. The studies underwent quality assessment using the Joanna Briggs Ins

SUBMITTER: Mudiyanselage SPK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11619090 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature