Schizophrenia and suicide attempts: Findings from a representative community-based Canadian sample
Authors: Esme Fuller-Thomson and Bailey Hollister
Overview
Abstract (English)
This study examined factors associated with suicide attempts among those with schizophrenia (n=101) versus those without (n=21,643) in a representative sample of noninstitutionalized Canadians. The lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts among persons with schizophrenia was 39.2% versus 2.8% of nonafflicted individuals. After adjusting for sociodemographics, childhood adversities, substance abuse/dependence, depression/anxiety, and chronic pain, those with schizophrenia had 6 times the odds (OR = 6.47) of attempting suicide. Among persons with schizophrenia, suicide attempts were associated with female gender (OR = 4.59), substance abuse/dependence (OR = 6.31), depression (OR = 4.93), and childhood physical abuse (OR = 5.75). Community-dwelling persons with schizophrenia appear to be at high risk for suicide attempts.
Abstract (French)
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Details
| Type | Journal article |
|---|---|
| Author | Esme Fuller-Thomson and Bailey Hollister |
| Publication Year | 2016 |
| Title | Schizophrenia and suicide attempts: Findings from a representative community-based Canadian sample |
| Volume | 2016 |
| Journal Name | Schizophrenia Research and Treatment |
| Number | February |
| Pages | 11-Jan |
| Publication Language | English |
- Esme Fuller-Thomson
- Esme Fuller-Thomson and Bailey Hollister
- Schizophrenia and suicide attempts: Findings from a representative community-based Canadian sample
- Schizophrenia Research and Treatment
- 2016
- 2016
- February
- 11-Jan