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- Title
RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS OF SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN PAMPANGA, PHILIPPINES.
- Authors
Bangalan, Sherna G.; Otanes, Marie Eugenie M.; Escalona, Arsenio M.
- Abstract
Introduction: The world's fourth leading cause of death among young people is a suicide, a serious public health concern. In the Philippines, there are an increasing number of suicide deaths. Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of suicidal behavior among college students in a state university in Pampanga, Philippines, and examined the risk and protective factors most associated with suicidal behavior. Methods: A cross-sectional study collected data from 443 college students through an online survey. A total of six instruments were used to measure the study variables. Results: The results indicated that 24% of the participants have suicidal ideation, 14% have suicidal plans, and 9% would attempt to commit suicide. A multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that family support and spiritual well-being were protective factors against suicide attempts. On the contrary, depressive symptoms and adverse childhood experiences increased the likelihood of the participants committing suicide. Discussion: Even though an association does not imply causation, suicide prevention programs and policies would benefit from understanding how family support, spiritual well-being, and suicidal behavior are interconnected. Moreover, treating depressive symptoms and adverse childhood experiences should be integrated into targeted mental health interventions to reduce suicidal behavior.
- Subjects
PHILIPPINES; SUICIDE risk factors; FAMILY support; SUICIDAL behavior; ATTEMPTED suicide; YOUNG adults
- Publication
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, 2023, Vol 24, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
2231-7805
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.54615/2231-7805.47306