Citation

Souza LD, Silva RA, Jansen K, Kuhn RP, Horta BL, Pinheiro RT. Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr. 2010; 32(1): 37-41.

Affiliation

Universidade Católica de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil. luciano.dms@gmail.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Associacao Brasileira de Psiquiatria)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19918674

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To verify the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation among adolescents aged 11 to 15 years. METHOD: Cross-sectional population-based study. Adolescents completed a self-report that contained the Children's Depression Inventory. Suicidal ideation was measured according to item 9 of the Children's Depression Inventory. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was applied using a hierarchical model. RESULTS: 1145 adolescents were invited to participate, and 1039 were interviewed (refusal rate: 9.26%). The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 14.1%. Factors associated to suicidal ideation: female gender, current alcohol consumption, use of illicit drugs, symptoms indicating conduct disorders and high Children's Depression Inventory scores for depressive symptoms. CONCLUSION: Prevention strategies should focus on female adolescents, especially those sexually active with probable mental health problems and substance use.

Language: en