Citation

Martín-Baena D, Mayoral O, Talavera M, Montero I. J. School Violence 2019; 18(2): 216-225.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15388220.2018.1453823

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To explore the association between violence and suicidal behavior in female university students.

METHOD: A convenience sample of 540 female students enrolled in the Nursing and Teacher Training Faculties at the University of Valencia was selected. Violence by partners, nonpartners, and both was compared with suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. An adjusted logistic regression and the Wald Test were performed to explore whether the effect on student's suicidal behavior differed if a partner or others committed violence.

RESULTS: 18.1% reported suicidal thoughts in the last month and 2.4% had attempted suicide in the past five years. Suicidal behavior was significantly higher in abused than in nonabused students, although the magnitude was higher when committed by a nonpartner.

CONCLUSIONS: All forms of violence are strongly associated with suicidal behavior. Understanding the relationship between violence and suicidal thoughts and attempts is a priority for reducing suicide behavior in young women. © 2018, © 2018 Taylor & Francis.

Language: en

Keywords

violence; university students; Suicidal thoughts; women; suicide attempts