Suicidal behaviours among deaf adolescents in Ghana: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A growing global concern is that suicide research has paid little attention to young people with disabilities, particularly, in low- and middle-income countries (LAMICs). We aimed to estimate the 12-month prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempt and describe some associations among deaf adolescents in Ghana.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional anonymous self-report survey involving a nationally representative random sample of 450 school-going deaf adolescents. Data analysis included bivariate and multivariable approaches.

Results

The overall 12-month prevalence of suicidal ideation was 19·3% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 15·8-23·3) and suicidal attempt was 15·6% (95% CI = 12·3-19·2). Although alcohol use and parental divorce were strongly associated with

SUBMITTER: Quarshie ENB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8904192 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature