Self-harm and suicidal behaviour in Ghana: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Self-harm and suicidal behaviour represent major global health problems, which account for significant proportions of the disease burden in low-income and middle-income countries, including Ghana. This review aims to synthesise the available and accessible evidence on prevalence estimates, correlates, risk and protective factors, the commonly reported methods and reasons for self-harm and suicidal behaviour in Ghana.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct a systematic review reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement (2009) recommendations. Regional and global electronic databases (African Journals OnLine, African Index Medicus, APA PsycINFO, Global Health, MEDLINE and PubMed) will be searched systematica

SUBMITTER: Quarshie EN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8647545 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature