TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Suicide among Ugandan university students: evidence from media reports for 2010-2020
JO  - BJPsych international
A1  - Kaggwa, Mark Mohan
A1  - Muwanguzi, Moses
A1  - Nduhuura, Elicana
A1  - Kajjimu, Jonathan
A1  - Arinaitwe, Innocent
A1  - Kule, Moses
A1  - Najjuka, Sarah Maria
A1  - Rukundo, Godfrey Zari
SP  - 63
EP  - 67
VL  - 18
IS  - 3
N2  - University students are in transition to adulthood and face multiple challenges that may lead to suicide. They are reported to have a higher risk of suicide by the World Health Organization. As there is no national suicide database in Uganda, we analysed student suicide using the press/media reports of suicides published between 2010 and 2020. A total of deaths by 23 suicide were identified: 19 were males, relationship problems were the main suicide reason (n = 6) and hanging was the most frequently used suicide method (n = 7). A strategic intervention to tackle suicide risk among university students is warranted.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2056-4740
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bji.2021.13
ID  - ref1
ER  -