The Prevalence and Correlation of Suicidal Ideation Among Nurses in King Saud University Medical City

ObjectivesThe aim of the study is to measure the prevalence of suicidal ideation among nurses at King Saud University Medical City, compare its prevalence between male and female nurses, and identify the potential risk factors.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study. The questionnaire was distri...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-09, Vol.15 (9), p.e44859-e44859
Main Authors: Alyahya, Khaleel I, Alrefaei, Rand M, Almadhyani, Leen F, AlQuwayz, Sarah S, AlOmairini, Mona I, Alsayed, Farah A, Alasmari, Yara S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Females
Gender
Males
Marital status
Mental depression
Mental disorders
Nurses
Nursing
Occupational Health
Psychiatry
Psychology
Questionnaires
Risk factors
Stress
Suicidal behavior
Suicidal ideation
Suicides & suicide attempts
Variables
Variance analysis
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Summary:ObjectivesThe aim of the study is to measure the prevalence of suicidal ideation among nurses at King Saud University Medical City, compare its prevalence between male and female nurses, and identify the potential risk factors.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study. The questionnaire was distributed to nurses via email. It consisted of demographics, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS21), and Suicidal Ideation Scale (SIS). We used the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) statistical software for analysis.ResultsThe total number of participants was 419. The estimated prevalence of suicidal ideation among nurses was 24.58%. The prevalence among female and male nurses was 24.67% and 23.68%, respectively. Moreover, we found that nurses who are non-Muslim, single, and living by themselves are highly correlated with suicidal ideation. Depression, stress, and anxiety are also significantly associated with suicidality, with depression being the most significantly related to suicidal ideation.ConclusionNurses who experienced depression, anxiety, and stress had an increased likelihood of suicidal ideation. This study demonstrates the need to raise awareness of depression, anxiety, and stress in order to prevent suicidal ideation among nurses. Further research is needed to develop measures of successful monitoring and prevention.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.44859