Suicidal behaviours among Ugandan university students: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide remains the leading cause of death among university students often resulting from multiple physical and psychological challenges. Moreover, suicidal behaviours among students appear to have increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic according to some studies.

Objective

To explore the prevalence and associated factors for suicidal ideation, suicide plans, and suicide attempts among university students in Uganda.

Methods

Cross-sectional study data were collected from May to September 2021 from 540 undergraduate university students in south-western Uganda (363 males, mean age 23.3 years). Questions from the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) were used to assess suicidal ideation, while other bespoke questions were used to assess suicide plans and attemp

SUBMITTER: Kaggwa MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8972906 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature