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Psychosocial determinants of adolescent suicide: A national survey.

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Qaddoura, N; Dardas, LA; Pan, W
Published in: Archives of psychiatric nursing
October 2022

Suicide is a global health problem with considerable variability across countries in its prevalence and correlates. The aims of this study were to: (a) explore the prevalence and psychosocial determinants of adolescent suicidal ideation, and (b) explore the perceived stigma of suicide among adolescents.A nationally representative electronic survey was utilized to collect data from school adolescents. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist for studies reporting prevalence data was used to design the survey. The study collected data on adolescents' suicidal ideation, depression, self-esteem, stigma of suicide, family functioning, educational stress, and anxiety levels. A representative sample of 647 Jordanian school adolescents was included.The prevalence of suicidal ideation among school adolescents was 11%. Suicidal ideation was significantly higher among respondents who were boys and enrolled in public schools, had a mental health problem, a family history of suicidal attempt, a lower self-esteem, and higher depressive symptoms. The majority of school adolescents agreed with the descriptions of people who take their own lives as being "lost" (70%), "coward" (53%), "stupid" (51%), and "lonely" (49%).There is no typical suicide victim, and there are no specific characteristics that can point out those who are suicidal. Suicide remains a complex phenomenon that is embedded in its sociocultural context. Collaborative efforts from Jordanian policy makers, healthcare providers, researchers, and educators are needed to develop culturally appropriate screening and prevention approaches to address suicide among adolescents. Nurses have a significant role in helping adolescents experiencing suicidal ideation and their families restore, maintain, and/or promote their mental health and wellbeing.

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Archives of psychiatric nursing

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EISSN

1532-8228

ISSN

0883-9417

Publication Date

October 2022

Volume

40

Start / End Page

15 / 24

Related Subject Headings

  • Suicide
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Students
  • Risk Factors
  • Prevalence
  • Nursing
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
 

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Qaddoura, N., Dardas, L. A., & Pan, W. (2022). Psychosocial determinants of adolescent suicide: A national survey. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 40, 15–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2022.04.004
Qaddoura, Naheel, Latefa Ali Dardas, and Wei Pan. “Psychosocial determinants of adolescent suicide: A national survey.Archives of Psychiatric Nursing 40 (October 2022): 15–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2022.04.004.
Qaddoura N, Dardas LA, Pan W. Psychosocial determinants of adolescent suicide: A national survey. Archives of psychiatric nursing. 2022 Oct;40:15–24.
Qaddoura, Naheel, et al. “Psychosocial determinants of adolescent suicide: A national survey.Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, vol. 40, Oct. 2022, pp. 15–24. Epmc, doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2022.04.004.
Qaddoura N, Dardas LA, Pan W. Psychosocial determinants of adolescent suicide: A national survey. Archives of psychiatric nursing. 2022 Oct;40:15–24.
Journal cover image

Published In

Archives of psychiatric nursing

DOI

EISSN

1532-8228

ISSN

0883-9417

Publication Date

October 2022

Volume

40

Start / End Page

15 / 24

Related Subject Headings

  • Suicide
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Students
  • Risk Factors
  • Prevalence
  • Nursing
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Cross-Sectional Studies