Factors Associated With Suicidal Attempt Among School-Going Adolescents in Malaysia

Various factors contribute to suicidal attempt. This study aims to determine the relationship between suicidal attempt and its associated factors among school-going adolescents in Malaysia. Data from the National Health and Morbidity 2017 survey were analyzed. This survey was implemented as a nation...

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Published in:Asia-Pacific journal of public health 2019-11, Vol.31 (8), p.73S-79S
Main Authors: Aziz, Fazly Azry Abdul, Razak, Mohamad Aznuddin Abd, Ahmad, Noor Ani, Awaluddin, S. Maria, Lodz, Noor Aliza, Sooryanarayana, Rajini, Shahein, Nik Adilah, Kasim, Noraida Mohamad, Wahab, Nor’ain Abd, Jamaluddin, Rasidah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Depression - epidemiology
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Malaysia - epidemiology
Male
Original Article
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Schools
Students - psychology
Students - statistics & numerical data
Suicide, Attempted - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:Various factors contribute to suicidal attempt. This study aims to determine the relationship between suicidal attempt and its associated factors among school-going adolescents in Malaysia. Data from the National Health and Morbidity 2017 survey were analyzed. This survey was implemented as a nationwide school-based survey targeting adolescents 13 to 17 years old. Descriptive and multiple logistic regression analysis was done using SPSS version 20. A total of 27 399 adolescents participated in this survey. The prevalence of suicidal attempt was 6.9% (95% confidence interval = 6.2-7.7). Multivariate analysis found that the odds of suicidal attempt among adolescent with depression is 4.3 (adjusted odds ratio = 4.3; 95% confidence interval = 3.9-4.8). Other significant factors are young adolescent, non-Malay ethnicities especially Indian, adolescent with parents living apart, and those without peer support and parental connectedness. A holistic approach for the planning of preventative strategies and public health policies should be made according to these risk factors.
ISSN:1010-5395
1941-2479
DOI:10.1177/1010539519862161