Suicide behaviour among adolescents in a high HIV prevalence region of western Kenya: A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT: The study purpose was to determine the prevalence and determinants of suicidal thoughts and behaviours in a rural community sample of 15-19-year-old Kenyan adolescents in a region with high HIV burden. Data were from an observational study examining ethical issues in adolescent HIV research (N=4084). Participants reporting suicidal ideation were assessed for suicide risk. Directed content analyses were conducted using assessment reports. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with suicide outcomes. Prevalence of suicidal ideation was 16%. Of these, 38% were low risk and 12% were moderate/high-risk. Females and sexually active adolescents had higher odds of suicidal ideation and being categorised as moderate/high-risk. Adolescents with higher depression scores ha

SUBMITTER: Zietz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7752827 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature