The unique contributions of depression and anxiety to suicidal ideation among Nigerian secondary school students: a cross-sectional survey

Conclusion: There is an increasing prevalence of suicidal ideation among adolescents with a preponderance of older age and female gender. There is a link between depression/anxiety and suicidal ideation. The prevalence of suicidal ideation among the poorest half was higher than that of the richer half. There was a higher prevalence of suicidal ideation among the urban dwellers than the rural dwellers.

Source: African Health Sciences - December 27, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Chinawa Awoere T , Ossai Edmund N , Chinawa Josephat M , Odinka Paul C , Nduagubam Obinna C , Odinka Jaclyn I , Aronu Ann E Source Type: research