Suicide among Ugandan university students: evidence from media reports for 2010–2020

University students are in transition to adulthood and face multiple challenges that may lead to suicide. They are reported to have a higher risk of suicide by the World Health Organization. As there is no national suicide database in Uganda, we analysed student suicide using the press/media reports...

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Autores principales: Kaggwa, Mark Mohan, Muwanguzi, Moses, Nduhuura, Elicana, Kajjimu, Jonathan, Arinaitwe, Innocent, Kule, Moses, Najjuka, Sarah Maria, Rukundo, Godfrey Zari
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cambridge University Press 2021
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Special Paper
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8314982/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34382950
http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bji.2021.13
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Sumario:University students are in transition to adulthood and face multiple challenges that may lead to suicide. They are reported to have a higher risk of suicide by the World Health Organization. As there is no national suicide database in Uganda, we analysed student suicide using the press/media reports of suicides published between 2010 and 2020. A total of deaths by 23 suicide were identified: 19 were males, relationship problems were the main suicide reason (n = 6) and hanging was the most frequently used suicide method (n = 7). A strategic intervention to tackle suicide risk among university students is warranted.

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