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Prevalence and Correlates of Youth Suicidal Ideation and Attempts: Evidence from the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
  • Katholiki Georgiades, McMaster University
  • Khrista Boylan, McMaster University
  • Khrista Boylan, McMaster University
  • Laura Duncan, McMaster University
  • Laura Duncan, McMaster University
  • Li Wang, McMaster University
  • Ian Colman, Université d'Ottawa, Faculté de Médecine
  • Ian Colman, Université d'Ottawa, Faculté de Médecine
  • Anne E. Rhodes, McMaster University
  • Anne E. Rhodes, McMaster University
  • Kathryn Bennett, McMaster University
  • Jinette Comeau, King's University College at Western University Canada
  • Jinette Comeau, King's University College at Western University Canada
  • Ian Manion, Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research
  • Ian Manion, Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research
  • Michael H. Boyle, McMaster University
  • Michael H. Boyle, McMaster University
  • Michelle Butt, McMaster University
  • Charles Cunningham, McMaster University
  • Eric Duku, McMaster University
  • Jim Dunn, McMaster University
  • Stelios Georgiades, McMaster University
  • Andrea Gonzalez, McMaster University
  • Geoffrey Hall, McMaster University
  • Magdalena Janus, McMaster University
  • Melissa Kimber, McMaster University
  • Ellen Lipman, McMaster University
  • Harriet MacMillan, McMaster University
  • Peter Rosenbaum, McMaster University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2019
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1177/0706743719830031
Abstract

Objectives: To present the 12-month prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation and attempts in a sample of youth in Ontario. Methods: Data come from the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study, a provincially representative survey of families with children in Ontario. Youth aged 14 to 17 y (n = 2,396) completed a computer-assisted, self-administered questionnaire in their home to assess the occurrence of suicidal ideation, suicidal attempts, and associated correlates, including non-suicidal self-injury, mental disorders, substance use, peer victimization and exposure to child maltreatment. Socio-demographic information was collected from the parent. Logistic regression models were used to identify correlates that distinguished between youth reporting: 1) no suicidal ideation or attempts, 2) suicidal ideation but no attempts, and 3) suicidal ideation and attempts. Results: The 12-month prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempts was 8.1% and 4.3%, respectively. All clinical and behavioural correlates were significantly higher among youth reporting suicidal ideation or attempts, as compared with non-suicidal youth. In adjusted models, depression and non-suicidal self-injury were each independently associated with elevated odds of suicidal ideation (OR = 4.84 and 4.19, respectively) and suicidal attempt (OR = 7.84 and 22.72, respectively). Among youth who reported suicidal ideation, the only variable that differentiated youth who attempted suicide v. those who did not, in adjusted models, was non-suicidal self-injury (OR = 3.89). Conclusions: Suicidal ideation and attempts are common among youth in Ontario, often co-occurring with mental disorders and high-risk behaviours. These findings underscore the need for effective prevention and intervention strategies, particularly for youth depression and non-suicidal self-injury.

Citation Information
Katholiki Georgiades, Khrista Boylan, Khrista Boylan, Laura Duncan, et al.. "Prevalence and Correlates of Youth Suicidal Ideation and Attempts: Evidence from the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study" Canadian Journal of Psychiatry Vol. 64 Iss. 4 (2019) p. 265 - 274
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jinette-comeau/15/