Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempt Among Adolescents in Western Jamaica

201034 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Omobolawa Y. Kukoyi · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Faisal Shuaib · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Sheila Campbell‐Forrester · Ministry of Health

Pauline E. Jolly · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract

We found a relatively high prevalence of suicide ideation and suicide attempts among adolescents living in Western Jamaica. An accurate understanding of the prevailing risk factors for suicide attempts will promote a more sympathetic approach to victims and facilitate prevention efforts.

Topics & Keywords

Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Crisis

Volume 31, Issue 6, pp. 317-327

DOI: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000038

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