Association of the Labor Migration of Parents With Nonsuicidal Self-injury and Suicidality Among Their Offspring in China.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The labor migration of parents in China often leaves children behind, which may be adversely associated with children's health. However, few studies have assessed the association of parental migration with nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) or with suicidality among their offspring.

Objective

To examine the associations of parental labor migration with NSSI and with suicidality as well as potential differential associations by sex among offspring left behind.

Design, setting, and participants

This nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted from February to October 2015 among individuals aged 11 to 20 years from 45 public middle and high schools across 5 provinces of China. Data analysis was performed from November 1, 2020, to March 1, 2021.

Exposures

SUBMITTER: Ma Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8579225 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature