Suicidal behaviour in adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: protocol for systematic review of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on mortality indicators worldwide. Mitigation and repression actions to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease are necessary. However, they are criticised in the economic, social and psychological spheres. This social isolation, increased unemployment, routine changes, news of health complications and deaths related to COVID-19 can cause psychological repercussions that will certainly intensify in the coming months, and suicidal behaviour presents itself as a fatal outcome. It is necessary to know factors associated with suicidal behaviour in adults during the pandemic. Although there are studies, there is no systematic review to assess these factors, specifically in adults. The objective is to critically synthesi

SUBMITTER: Silva Junior FJGD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8361698 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature