Prevalence of suicide ideation and attempt during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

International Journal of Preventive Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 9 - 9

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

An epidemic of infectious diseases such as COVID-19 can affect mental health, which may be associated with suicidal behaviors. This study was conducted based on the systematic review and meta-analysis methods for evaluating prevalence suicide ideation during COVID-19. used Preferred Systematic Review Reporting System Meta- Analysis guideline valid keywords. The articles related to pandemic were obtained by searching among different databases including Scopus, Web science, PubMed, ISC, Google scholar, SID, Magiran. All published from beginning January 2020 end May 2021 reviewed. Among 478 screened, 377 studied topic, 38 selected after assessing title abstract reviewing full text finally 18 studies included in meta-analysis. Based results, attempt all equal 13% (95% confidence interval = 0.11-0.15, I2 99.7%, P 0.00) 1% 0.00-0.01, 95.5%, 0.00), respectively. is possible pandemic. Therefore, health officials should pay attention issues addition protective measures preventing or reducing infection increase psychological consequences probably effect lifestyle changes associates spread disease. In current performed, examined period compared previous without has never been studied.

Language: Английский

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Suicidal Ideation and Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Older Chinese Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 35(2), P. 245 - 251

Published: Feb. 10, 2022

To examine prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation in older Chinese adults (OCAs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well mental health help-seeking behaviors OCAs.

Language: Английский

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The impact of COVID-19 stressors on psychological distress and suicidality in a nationwide community survey in Taiwan

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Feb. 17, 2022

Abstract COVID-19 stressors and psychological stress response are important correlates of suicide risks under the pandemic. This study aimed to investigate prevalence stress, its impact on mental health associated risk factors among general population during outbreak in July 2020 throughout Taiwan. A nationwide population-based survey was conducted using a computer-assisted telephone interview system with stratified, proportional randomization method for survey. The questionnaire comprised demographic variables, distress assessed by five-item Brief Symptom Rating Scale independent psychosocial variables including stressors, loneliness, suicidality, health-related self-efficacy. In total, 2094 respondents completed (female 51%). experienced 45.4% participants, most prevalent related daily life job/financial concerns. Higher levels lower level self-efficacy had significantly higher odds having stress. structural equation model revealed that moderately mediated other factors. findings call more attention strategies management promotion public prevent larger scales consequences future waves

Language: Английский

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Global trends of suicidal thought, suicidal ideation, and self-harm during COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review

Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: June 4, 2022

Abstract Background Suicide is one of the leading causes death. The current systematic review done to know trend suicidal thoughts, ideation, and self-harm during COVID-19 pandemic. Main text search was by using PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar databases. With help Mendeley portal, articles were retrieved on basis inclusion criteria like risk factors, vulnerable group, complete article PDFs, prevention strategies, aims, results, limitations. shortlisted data from tabulated, PRISMA chart framed based exclusion criteria. Result Sixteen studies that satisfied organized selected. variables global scenario considered in It has been noticed trends remains same some countries Japan, whereas Bangladesh France, suicides had increased pandemic period. probable cause could be lockdown, social isolation, stoppage recreational activities. Conclusions are more categories health care professionals, university students, elderly individuals, psychiatrically ill patients. In professional, it due contagion watching deaths closely. lack activities isolation. Among elderly, thinking themselves as overburden. increase suicidality psychiatric patient admitted unknown cause.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of suicidal ideation and correlated risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis of 113 studies from 31 countries

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 166, P. 147 - 168

Published: Sept. 4, 2023

Language: Английский

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Increased alcohol use, heavy episodic drinking, and suicide ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada

Can J Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 114(1), P. 33 - 43

Published: Oct. 6, 2022

Abstract Objective Alcohol use is a known risk factor for suicidality, yet this relationship has not been explored during the pandemic in Canada. As growing body of evidence demonstrates negative impact COVID-19 on alcohol consumption and associated harms Canada, there need to examine more closely. Methods Using Survey Mental Health 2020, we compared prevalence suicide ideation among: (1) individuals who reported an increase vs those decrease/no change, (2) past month heavy episodic drinking did not. We overall unadjusted odds ratios across number sociodemographic mental health variables. All estimates were weighted ensure they nationally representative. Results The likelihood significantly higher among people increased (4.9% 2.0%; OR = 2.6, 95% CI: 1.8, 3.7) (3.4% 2.1%; 1.7, 1.2, 2.3). Males middle-aged older-aged had highest with ideation. Conclusion In Canadian general population pandemic, significant associations between as well specific subgroups. Future research could explore these while adjusting social determinants such income security, employment, education, support, stress, health.

Language: Английский

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Intento de suicidio antes y durante la pandemia de covid-19. Estudio comparativo desde el servicio de urgencias

Medicina de Familia SEMERGEN, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 49(3), P. 101922 - 101922

Published: Jan. 6, 2023

Language: Английский

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Epidemiology of suicide and suicide attempts in Jahrom district, Southern Iran in light of COVID pandemic: A prospective observational study

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 5(6)

Published: Nov. 1, 2022

Abstract Background and Aims Suicide is a global public health issue. The covid‐19 epidemic has led to disturbance in daily life economic activity. It assumed that increased stress anxiety cause suicide. This study aimed describe the causes methods of committing suicide during COVID pandemic. Methods descriptive was conducted on all outpatients, inpatients, those who died period from March 21, 2021 20, 2022 due attempts, referred hospitals clinics affiliated with Jahrom University Medical Sciences or were identified by social emergency welfare organization. Results A total 330 attempters an average age 26.74 ± 0.64 years studied. They 220 women (66.67%), 159 single (48.18%), 309 (73.64%) people had diplomas high school degrees. In general, three main reasons for emotional issues problems 169 (51.21%), family violence 127 (38.48%), 90 (27.27%). terms manners, 283 (85.76%) used medicine (or pharmaceuticals), 16 (4.85%) agricultural pesticides, 11 (3.33%) rodenticides. Furthermore, 164 (49.70%) suffered depression, 94 (28.49%) children divorce, 60 (18.18%) drug users, 151 (45.76%) history alcohol consumption, 116 (35.15%) 6 cases complete (leading death) have occurred. Conclusion most important factors throughout issues, marital incompatibility, issues. Medicine poisoning method times crisis, multisectoral approach needed prevent anxiety, stress, subsequent attempts.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of suicidal behavior in a northeastern Mexican border population during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Jan. 10, 2023

Introduction Before the pandemic, suicide was already considered a global public health problem. The outbreak of COVID-19, coronavirus-related infectious disease, began to impact people's physical and mental health. factors that either contribute or mitigate this risk need be better understood, can only accomplished through research. Therefore, study aimed prevalence suicidal ideation behavior in Tamaulipas, Mexico, during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional conducted. sample consisted 659 participants, whom 194 (29.5%) were men 465 (70.5%) participants oldwomen, ranging age between 16 68 years (M = 22.56, SD 7.26). An adapted version Spanish Columbia Suicidal Severity Rating Scale used assess seriousness behavior. Results higher rates indicators with “wish dead” (39.9%), while lower specific plan (8.2%). total 18.2% reported “suicidal attempts before COVID-19,” 40% last 3 months.” lower: 13.7% “non-specific preparatory behavior” 13.3% “actual attempts.” Women more likely than exhibit almost all (OR 1.63–2.54; 95% CI 1.11–2.41, 1.76–3.68), as well confinement 2.60; 1.73–3.91). Confinement for 40 days 0.55–0.66; 0.40–0.75, 0.47–0.93) knowing person infected 1.57–2.01; 1.02–2.42, 1.20–3.34) associated exhibiting several having previously attempted suicide. Conclusion Being woman, being confined, especially longer days, are ideation. intervention programs needed reduce prevalence, these because influence should primarily focused on those who present identified study.

Language: Английский

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Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on individuals: Through Active Choices and Passive Adaption

Frontiers research topics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

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Language: Английский

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