Risk Factors and Clinical Predictors of Suicidal Behaviors and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Pediatric Psychiatry Emergency Admissions Pre- and Post-Pandemic: A Retrospective Cohort Study DOI Creative Commons
Roxana Șipoș,

Tudor Văidean,

Elena Predescu

et al.

Children, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 81 - 81

Published: Jan. 11, 2025

Suicidal behavior (SB) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are significant public health concerns among adolescents. The COVID-19 pandemic may have exacerbated these issues. This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 341 adolescents (aged 6-18 years) presenting to a Romanian pediatric psychiatry emergency department during the years 2019 (pre-pandemic) 2022 (post-pandemic). All participants underwent thorough psychiatric assessment, and, together with their caregivers, were questioned on wide range of potentially relevant issues, such as family, social, school, life history factors. Logistic regression random forest models used identify predictors SB NSSI. was significantly predicted in based prior suicidal ideation (OR = 68.410; p < 0.001), having parent living abroad 11.438; 0.020), depression 6.803; conflicts peers 0.325, 0.042), teachers 0.119, 0.024), or both 0.166, 0.012). model featured slightly different order main highlighted importance additional predictors, suicide attempts, gender, past self-injury. NSSI mainly by self-harm 52.437; number comorbid disorders 1.709; 0.003), conduct disorder 0.184; which added, according models, new borderline personality disorder, ideation, school performance. Post-pandemic increases observed depression, possible psycho-traumatic negative event exposure. underscores complex interplay individual, familial, societal factors influencing adolescent self-harm. Comprehensive interventions needed, early intervention crucial for those Further research using prospective designs is recommended.

Language: Английский

Risk Factors and Clinical Predictors of Suicidal Behaviors and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Pediatric Psychiatry Emergency Admissions Pre- and Post-Pandemic: A Retrospective Cohort Study DOI Creative Commons
Roxana Șipoș,

Tudor Văidean,

Elena Predescu

et al.

Children, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 81 - 81

Published: Jan. 11, 2025

Suicidal behavior (SB) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are significant public health concerns among adolescents. The COVID-19 pandemic may have exacerbated these issues. This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 341 adolescents (aged 6-18 years) presenting to a Romanian pediatric psychiatry emergency department during the years 2019 (pre-pandemic) 2022 (post-pandemic). All participants underwent thorough psychiatric assessment, and, together with their caregivers, were questioned on wide range of potentially relevant issues, such as family, social, school, life history factors. Logistic regression random forest models used identify predictors SB NSSI. was significantly predicted in based prior suicidal ideation (OR = 68.410; p < 0.001), having parent living abroad 11.438; 0.020), depression 6.803; conflicts peers 0.325, 0.042), teachers 0.119, 0.024), or both 0.166, 0.012). model featured slightly different order main highlighted importance additional predictors, suicide attempts, gender, past self-injury. NSSI mainly by self-harm 52.437; number comorbid disorders 1.709; 0.003), conduct disorder 0.184; which added, according models, new borderline personality disorder, ideation, school performance. Post-pandemic increases observed depression, possible psycho-traumatic negative event exposure. underscores complex interplay individual, familial, societal factors influencing adolescent self-harm. Comprehensive interventions needed, early intervention crucial for those Further research using prospective designs is recommended.

Language: Английский

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