Prevalence and Correlates of Suicide Planning and Suicide Attempt Among Individuals with Suicidal Ideation: Results from A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey
Applied/Translational Research
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To examine prevalence and correlates of suicide planning and attempt among individuals with suicidal ideation. Prior suicide planning and ACEs are key predictors of suicide attempts; timely interventions are critical.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
To examine prevalence and correlates of suicide planning and attempt among individuals with suicidal ideation.
Background
Individuals with suicidal ideation are at a high risk of psychiatric morbidity and suicide attempts.
Methods
Nationwide cross-sectional survey with multivariable logistic regressions on 411 individuals with suicidal ideation.
Results
Suicide planning was found in 17.7% and attempts in 10.6% of individuals with suicidal ideation.
Conclusion
Prior suicide planning and ACEs are key predictors of suicide attempts; timely interventions are critical.
Lessons Learnt
Identifying high-risk individuals and addressing ACEs can help prevent future suicide attempts.
Keywords
Suicide Behaviour, Mental Health, Public Health
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Institute of Mental Health, Ministry of Health, Singapore, Nanyang Technological University |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Psychology |
Project Lead(s) | Koh Yen Sin |
Project Member(s) | Shazana Shahwan |
Connect with this contributor!
Koh Yen Sin - Yen_Sin_KOH@imh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_450_IMH_SHBC_2022_Prevalence_and_Correlates_of_Suicide_Planning_and_Suicide_Attempt.pdf