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. 2024 Feb;70(1):157-165.
doi: 10.1177/00207640231196752. Epub 2023 Aug 30.

Suicidal behaviour among adults in Cabo Verde in 2020

Supa Pengpid  1   2   3 , Karl Peltzer  1   4   5
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Suicidal behaviour among adults in Cabo Verde in 2020

Supa Pengpid et al. Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Background: The aim of the investigation was to evaluate past 12-month suicidal behaviour (PSB) among adults in Cabo Verde.

Methods: Data from 4,563 adults (mean age 41.4 years) that participated in the 2020 Cabo Verde STEPS survey were analysed.

Results: Results indicate that the proportion of PSB (attempt 0.6%, plan 1.5% and ideation 3.3%) was 3.7% (2.4% men/5.0% women). In adjusted logistic regression analysis, younger age, female sex, unemployed, widowed or divorced, alcohol family problem, heart attack, angina or stroke, current smokeless tobacco use and low fruit/vegetable intake were associated with PSB.

Conclusion: Almost 4% of participants had PSB and several associated factors were identified that can guide public health interventions.

Keywords: Adults; Cabo Verde; national survey; suicidal behaviour.

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