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Schizophrenia and suicide attempts: Findings from a representative community-based Canadian sample

Authors: Esme Fuller-Thomson and Bailey Hollister

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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.

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Details

TypeJournal 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
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Subjects

Health

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Data Used

Canadian Community Health Survey - Nutrition

Cross-Sectional, Repeated (2004 to 2015)

CCHS

Research Data Centre(s)

Toronto RDC

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