Suicidal ideation and attempt among people living with HIV/AIDS in selected public hospitals: Central Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. HIV/AIDS continues to be associated with an under-recognized risk for suicidal behavior. Suicidal behavior among people living with HIV/AIDS is not only a predictor of future attempted suicide and completed suicide, but it is also associated with poor quality of life and poor adherence with antiretroviral therapy.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempt and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in selected public hospitals of Amhara region, central Ethiopia.

Methods

Institutional based cross-sectional study design was employed. The study was conducted in four public hospitals in North Shewa Zone from May to December 2017. Study p

SUBMITTER: Gizachew KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7896396 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature