Suicidal behaviours among Ugandan university students: a cross-sectional study

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Authors

Mark Mohan Kaggwa · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Innocent Arinaitwe · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Moses Muwanguzi · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Elicana Nduhuura · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Jonathan Kajjimu · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Moses Kule · Mbarara National Referral Hospital

Sarah Maria Najjuka

Abstract

University students have prevalent suicide behaviours especially among students with a chronic physical medical condition, a history of sexual abuse, and problems paying university tuition fees. Based on the present study, for students at risk, universities should provide appropriate interventions such as life skills education and suicide prevention techniques.

Topics & Keywords

Suicide and Self-Harm Studies COVID-19 and Mental Health Mental Health Treatment and Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Psychiatry

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 234-234

DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-03858-7

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