Citation

Pengpid S, Peltzer K. Int. J. Soc. Psychiatry 2024; 70(1): 157-165.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/00207640231196752

PMID

37646251

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The aim of the investigation was to evaluate past 12-month suicidal behaviour (PSB) among adults in Cabo Verde.
METHODS: Data from 4,563 adults (mean age 41.4 years) that participated in the 2020 Cabo Verde STEPS survey were analysed.
RESULTS: Results indicate that the proportion of PSB (attempt 0.6%, plan 1.5% and ideation 3.3%) was 3.7% (2.4% men/5.0% women). In adjusted logistic regression analysis, younger age, female sex, unemployed, widowed or divorced, alcohol family problem, heart attack, angina or stroke, current smokeless tobacco use and low fruit/vegetable intake were associated with PSB.
CONCLUSION: Almost 4% of participants had PSB and several associated factors were identified that can guide public health interventions.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Adults; Cabo Verde; Female; Humans; Male; national survey; Public Health; Risk Factors; suicidal behaviour; Suicidal Ideation