Burden of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Semiurban Uganda
Joint Authors
Rukundo, Godfrey Zari
Mishara, Brian Leslie
Kinyanda, Eugene
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Although the impact of HIV/AIDS has changed globally, it still causes considerable morbidity and mortality, including suicidality, in countries like Uganda.
This paper describes the burden and risk factors for suicidal ideation and attempt among 543 HIV-positive attending two HIV specialized clinics in Mbarara municipality, Uganda.
The rate of suicidal ideation was 8.8% (n=48; 95% CI: 6.70–11.50) and suicidal attempt was 3.1% (17, 95% CI 2.00–5.00).
The factors associated with increased risk for suicidal ideation and attempts were state anger (OR = 1.06, 95% CI: 1.03–1.09; p=0.001); trait anger (OR 1.10, 95% CI 1.04–1.16, p=0.002); depression (OR 1.13, 95% CI 1.07–1.20, p=0.001); hopelessness (OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.02–1.23, p=0.024); anxiety (OR 1.06, 95% CI 1.03–1.09); low social support (OR 0.19, 95% CI 0.07–0.47, p=0.001); inability to provide for others (OR 0.19, 95% CI 0.07–0.47, p=0.001); and stigma (OR 2.48, 95% CI 1.11–5.54, p=0.027).
At multivariate analysis, only state anger remained statistically significant.
HIV/AIDS is associated with several clinical, psychological, and social factors which increase vulnerability to suicidal ideation and attempts.
Making suicide risk assessment and management an integral part of HIV care is warranted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rukundo, Godfrey Zari& Mishara, Brian Leslie& Kinyanda, Eugene. 2016. Burden of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Semiurban Uganda. AIDS Research and Treatment،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096699
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rukundo, Godfrey Zari…[et al.]. Burden of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Semiurban Uganda. AIDS Research and Treatment No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096699
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rukundo, Godfrey Zari& Mishara, Brian Leslie& Kinyanda, Eugene. Burden of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Semiurban Uganda. AIDS Research and Treatment. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096699
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1096699