Suicidal ideation and suicide attempt among pregnant adolescent girls in Ghana: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, suicide is the third leading cause of death among girls aged 15-19 years. However, there is a growing concern that suicide research has paid little attention to pregnant adolescent girls, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries, including Ghana, where nearly one in seven adolescents experiences (unwanted) pregnancy.

Aims

To assess the prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt and the self-reported reasons for attempted suicide among pregnant adolescent girls in Ghana.

Methods

We collected cross-sectional data (between August 2022 and December 2023) using structured anonymous questionnaires from a sample of 449 pregnant adolescent girls (aged 14-19 years) drawn from the three geographical zones of Ghana. We a

SUBMITTER: Quarshie EN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11751811 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature