Suicidal behavior in the community: prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation

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Neury José Botega · Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros · Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

Helenice Bosco de Oliveira · Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

Paulo Dalgalarrondo · Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

Letícia Marín‐Léon · Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

Abstract

The prevalence of suicidal behavior was similar to that found in most studies carried out in other countries. Suicidal ideation was consistently associated with factors related to mental disorders or psychological distress. This should be taken into account when developing strategies to prevent suicidal behavior.

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Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Mental Health Treatment and Access Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

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Published in: Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 27, Issue 1, pp. 45-53

DOI: 10.1590/s1516-44462005000100011

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Suicidal behavior in the community: prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation

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