Suicide and Suicidal Ideation Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Reliable estimates of the prevalence and risk of suicide and suicidal ideation (SI) among childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) are crucial in informing efforts to address this issue.

Objective

To systematically evaluate the prevalence and risk of suicide and SI among CCSs.

Data sources

A literature search was conducted of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO from January 1, 2000, to November 17, 2024.

Study selection

All noncontrolled and controlled studies that evaluated the prevalence and risk of suicide and SI and drew comparisons between CCSs and their counterparts. Studies including participants older than 25 years, no reported outcomes, case studies, case reviews, and review articles were excluded.

Data extraction and synthesis

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SUBMITTER: Tan JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833522 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature