Adolescent suicidal behaviour in Namibia: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and correlates among 3,152 school learners aged 12–17 years

Adolescent suicidal behaviour in Namibia: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and correlates among 3,152 school learners aged 12–17 years

Abstract Background While adolescent suicidal behaviour (ideation, planning, and attempt) remains a global public health concern, available county-specific evidence on the phenomenon from African countries is relatively less than enough. The present study was conducted to estimate the 12-month preva...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel Nii-Boye Quarshie, Nutifafa Eugene Yaw Dey, Kwaku Oppong Asante
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Adolescents
Attempted suicide
Global school-based student health survey
Ideation
Namibia
Suicidal behaviour
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-04646-7

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