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Toward integrating clinical and non-clinical associates of suicidality to inform potential intervention points among youth in Nairobi metropolitan, Kenya



Tekijät: Ndetei, David; Wasserman, Danuta; Mutiso, Victoria; Bhui, Kamaldeep; Shanley, Jenelle; Musyimi, Christine; Winter, Samantha; Nyamai, Pascalyne; Walusaka, Samuel; Onyango, Veronica; Jeremiah, Eric; Osborn, Tom Lee; Swahn, Monica; Sourander, Andre; Mamah, Daniel

Kustantaja: Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Julkaisuvuosi: 2026

Lehti: Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health

Artikkelin numero: e33

Vuosikerta: 13

eISSN: 2054-4251

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2026.10148

Julkaisun avoimuus kirjaamishetkellä: Avoimesti saatavilla

Julkaisukanavan avoimuus : Kokonaan avoin julkaisukanava

Verkko-osoite: https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2026.10148

Rinnakkaistallenteen osoite: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/515790069

Rinnakkaistallenteen lisenssi: CC BY

Rinnakkaistallennetun julkaisun versio: Kustantajan versio


Tiivistelmä
Suicide is a significant global public health concern, particularly among adolescents, with substantial implications for economies, societies and individuals’ mental well-being. Understanding its patterns and intention and psychosocial determinants in a given context can suggest potential intervention points. This population-based cross-sectional study aimed to document suicidal ideas, behaviors and intensity among youths aged 14 to 25 in the Nairobi metropolitan area and associated socio-economic position, demographic indicators and potential intervention points. A diverse sample of 1,972 participants was recruited from urban and peri-urban settings within the Nairobi metropolitan area. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests and logistic regression. Our findings confirm a high prevalence of suicidal ideas and behavior in the youth (19.9% and 3.6%, respectively), with very few significant differences between the urban and peri-urban areas. The severity of suicidal ideation and behavior reported methods and reasons, and the socio-demographic profile of participants, point to multiple potential intervention targets. These findings ought to be used to design, manage and evaluate suicide prevention programs.

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This study was funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH), Grant/Award number: 5R01MH127571–02.


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