| Suicidality among individuals with HIV/AIDS in Benin City, Nigeria: a case-control study. | |
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PMID: 22272812 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Abstract Suicidality has been reported to be common in persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Reports from sub-Saharan countries have been scanty. We surveyed the prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempt among PLWHAs (n=150) and compared them with staff of a local government who acted as controls. Over a third (34.7%) of PLWHAs versus 4% of controls expressed suicidal ideation in the preceding month, with 9.3% attempting suicide in the six months prior to the study. Commonest type of attempt was a drug overdose. Female gender, unemployment, co-morbid illness, living alone and having a partner with the disease were associated with suicidal ideation. Clinicians should routinely enquire about suicidality in PLWHAs to reduce mortality. |
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U E Chikezie; A N Otakpor; O B Kuteyi; B O James |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-24 |
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Title: AIDS care Volume: - ISSN: 1360-0451 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-1-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8915313 Medline TA: AIDS Care Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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a Department of Clinical Services , Federal Psychiatric Hospital , Benin City , Edo State , Nigeria. |
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