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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://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/global-mental-health/article/toward-integrating-clinical-and-nonclinical-associates-of-suicidality-to-inform-potential-intervention-points-among-youth-in-nairobi-metropolitan-kenya/D6B4979905CC67E6509B779F3624E2AF
Rinnakkaistallenteen osoite: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/515790069
Rinnakkaistallenteen lisenssi: CC BY
Rinnakkaistallennetun julkaisun versio: Kustantajan versio
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.
Avainsanat:
intensity, severity, suicidality
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This study was funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH), Grant/Award number: 5R01MH127571–02.
