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Citation |
Chikezie UE, Otakpor AN, Kuteyi OB, James BO. AIDS Care 2012; 24(7): 843-845. |
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Affiliation |
a Department of Clinical Services , Federal Psychiatric Hospital , Benin City , Edo State , Nigeria. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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22272812 |
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Abstract |
Suicidality has been reported to be common in persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Reports from sub-Saharan countries have been scanty. We surveyed the prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempt among PLWHAs (n=150) and compared them with staff of a local government who acted as controls. Over a third (34.7%) of PLWHAs versus 4% of controls expressed suicidal ideation in the preceding month, with 9.3% attempting suicide in the six months prior to the study. Commonest type of attempt was a drug overdose. Female gender, unemployment, co-morbid illness, living alone and having a partner with the disease were associated with suicidal ideation. Clinicians should routinely enquire about suicidality in PLWHAs to reduce mortality. Language: en |