Citation

Rosenthal SR, Noel JK, Edwards ZC, Sammartino CJ, Swanberg JE. R. I. Med. J. (2013) 2023; 106(3): 42-47.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Rhode Island Medical Society)

DOI

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PMID

36989097

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify individual and relational risk factors for suicide ideation among students enrolled in 2- and 4-year colleges.

METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using N=685 college students from the 2022 Rhode Island Young Adult Survey.

RESULTS: 13.7% (N = 94) reported suicide ideation, 7.6% (N = 52) reported making a suicide plan, and 3.2% (N = 22) reported at least one suicide attempt. Sexual and gender minorities had 300% (95%CI: 47%, 987%) increased odds relative to cisgender heterosexual males, students living on campus had 56% (95%CI: 79%, 10%) lower odds compared to those living off campus with a parent, and students with insomnia had 156% (57%, 320%) increased odds of suicide ideation.

CONCLUSIONS: Interventions to 1) cultivate identity- affirming communities for sexual and gender minority students, 2) create a sense of belonging for students living off campus, and 3) improve sleep health are needed.

Language: en

Keywords

sleep; college students; suicide ideation; housing; LGBTQ