IDEATION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN THE SOUTH OF MATO GROSSO
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https://doi.org/10.1590/SciELOPreprints.8316Keywords:
attempted suicide, college students, mental healthAbstract
Suicidal ideation among university students is increasing and concerning, making it necessary to understand the factors associated with this phenomenon. In the present study, three hundred and thirty-three (n=333) students, regularly enrolled and over 18 years old, were evaluated, randomly selected from the total population of 5,148 university students enrolled in 2021 at a public university in the southern state of Mato Grosso. An observational cross-sectional approach with descriptive and analytical components was used, employing a structured questionnaire containing information on sociodemographic, economic, student status, and health aspects. Data analysis involved descriptive measures, chi-square test, and multiple Poisson model. In the studied population, suicidal ideation was higher among females (70.6%) and those who did not have a religion (77.5%). There was an association between suicidal ideation and factors such as non-heterosexuality (82.9%), not entering the desired course (79.6%), unsatisfactory relationship with academic peers (83.8%), and previous diagnosis of psychiatric illness (82.4%). The findings highlight the impact of the university environment on the mental health of students, which in turn affects social relationships and the future outlook of this population. This context emphasizes the need for broader discussions on the topic associated with effective actions during academic training aimed at suicide prevention and promotion of mental health.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Vanessa de Jesus Telles, Matheus Silva Alcântara, Rock Bruno E Silveira, Iana Maria Aguiar Macedo, Claudia dos Santos Granjeia, Claudinéia de Araújo, Gilmar Jorge de Oliveira Júnior, Patrícia de Lima Lemos

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