Childhood adversity and deliberate self-poisoning in Sri Lanka: a protocol for a hospital-based case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Childhood adversity (CA) has been suggested as a key risk factor for suicidal behaviour, but evidence from low/middle-income countries is lacking. In Sri Lanka, CA, in the form of child maltreatment or as a consequence of maternal separation, has been highlighted in primarily qualitative or case series work, as a potentially important determinant of suicidal behaviour. To date, there have been no quantitative studies to investigate CA as a key exposure associated with suicidal behaviour in Sri Lanka. The aim of the research is to understand the association between CA and suicidal behaviour in Sri Lanka and to identify potentially modifiable factors to reduce any observed increased risk of suicidal behaviour associated with CA.

Methods and analysis

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SUBMITTER: Knipe DW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6701561 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature