Addictive behaviors reports
Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among high-school students reporting substance use in Northwest Ethiopia: a multischool cross-sectional study
By Kibralew G, Nakie G and Segon T.
Abstract
Background
Substance use and suicidal behavior among high-school students are important public health concerns. However, evidence on suicidal behavior among substance-using high-school students in Ethiopia is limited. This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SA) among substance-using high-school students in Northwest Ethiopia.
Methods
A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted from 6 January to 14 February 2025 among 405 substance-using high-school students selected from 843 high-school students through multistage sampling. Suicidal behavior and associated factors were assessed using standardized instruments. Bivariable and Firth penalized multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed.