Citation

Naser H, Badri D, Leili P. Adv. Cogn. Sci. 2004; 6(1-2): 79-86.

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(Copyright © 2004)

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation [SI] and the related factors in high school students in Abdanan, Ilam province. This cross-sectional study enrolled 571 high school and pre-university students through multistage sampling in 2004, in Abdanan. Subjects were evaluated for suicidal ideation using Beck's Scale for Suicidal Ideation, and by a demographic questionnaire that collected study variables [history of suicidal attempt, substance use, smoking, death of relatives]. Frequencies of severe suicidal ideation was 122 persons [21.4%]; moderate suicidal ideation, 109 [19.2%]; and no suicidal ideation was 339 [59.4%]. Distribution of the subjects with suicidal ideation differed significantly by gender, school grade, major, history of psychiatric disorders, death of a relative in the past year, physical illness, history of suicidal attempt, parents' separation, and use of substance and cigarette. Identifying suicidal ideas and the related factors is the first step in interventional studies and it appears that future studies should consider designing an appropriate intervention in that regard

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