Prevalence and Associated Factors of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among People Living with HIVAIDS at Zewditu Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Joint Authors
Amdie, Fisseha Zewdu
Reta, Mebratu Mitiku
Nassir, Zebiba
Hailu, Etsay
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-04-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS) continues to be an underrecognized risk for suicidal ideation, suicidal attempt, and completion of suicide.
Suicidal ideation and attempt in HIV/AIDS is not only a predictor of future attempted suicide and completed suicide.
Methods.
An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among HIV-positive patients attending HIV care at Zewditu Memorial Hospital.
Systematic random sampling technique was used to recruit 423 participants from April to May 2014.
Composite International Diagnostic Interview was used to collect data.
Multivariable logistic regression was computed to assess factors associated with suicidal ideation and attempt.
Result.
Suicidal ideation and suicidal attempt were found to be 22.5% and 13.9%, respectively.
WHO clinical stage of HIV, not being on HAART, depression, family history of suicidal attempt, and perceived stigma were associated with suicidal ideation.
WHO clinical stage, being female, not being on HAART, use of substance, and depression were associated with suicidal attempt.
Conclusion.
Early diagnosis and treatment of opportunistic infections, depression, and early initiation of ART need to be encouraged in HIV-positive adults.
Furthermore, counseling on substance use and its consequences and early identification of HIV-positive people with family history of suicidal ideation have to be considered.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hailu, Etsay& Reta, Mebratu Mitiku& Nassir, Zebiba& Amdie, Fisseha Zewdu. 2017. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among People Living with HIVAIDS at Zewditu Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Psychiatry Journal،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197582
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hailu, Etsay…[et al.]. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among People Living with HIVAIDS at Zewditu Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Psychiatry Journal No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197582
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hailu, Etsay& Reta, Mebratu Mitiku& Nassir, Zebiba& Amdie, Fisseha Zewdu. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among People Living with HIVAIDS at Zewditu Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Psychiatry Journal. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197582
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1197582