Citation

Souza LDDM, Ores L, De Oliveira GT, Cruzeiro ALS, Silva RA, Pinheiro RT, Horta BL. J. Bras. Psiquiatr. 2010; 59(4): 286-292.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Instituto De Psiquiatria)

DOI

10.1590/S0047-20852010000400004

PMID

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors in adolescents between 15 and 18 years of Pelotas (RS).

METHODS: 960 adolescents answered a self-areported and confidential questionnaire in a population-based cross-sectional study. Suicidal ideation was measured by item 17 of the SRQ-20 that assesses minor psychiatric disorders. Statistical analysis used the logistic regression.

RESULTS: The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 7.7%. Low mother's education, low schooling, physical inactivity, alcohol and other substances and aggressive behavior remained significantly associated with suicidal ideation after multivariate analysis.

CONCLUSION: Prevention programs should preferably reach adolescents with low education who have aggressive behavior and report use of substances.

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Keywords

adolescent; adult; human; Suicide; adolescence; Adolescence; Mental health; suicidal ideation; prevalence; Suicidal ideation; aggression; physical activity; risk factor; alcohol consumption; article; major clinical study; questionnaire; mother; population research; self report; cross-sectional study; educational status