Suicidal behaviours and their correlates in school-going Lebanese adolescents: findings from a national survey

Dadras, Omid; Wang, Chia-Wen

doi:10.1186/s13034-023-00642-7

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“…Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the likelihood of recent marijuana use across the explanatory variables, accounting for age and sex, and the results were reported as adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs). This approach allowed for the estimation of the independent effects of the study variables on recent marijuana use, regardless of the potential confounding effects of age and sex (9), therefore allowing for targeted school-based interventions and preventive strategies for all students in grades 7-12 while providing valuable policy insight (10). Sampling design and weights were applied by defining the survey strata, primary sampling unit, and weight using STATA 17.…”

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Marijuana use and its correlates among school-going Jamaican adolescents: a finding from a national survey

Dadras

2024

Front. Psychiatry

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IntroductionThe recent data indicate almost a fifth of Jamaican adolescents used marijuana in the past 30 days. To ensure the optimal allocation of resources, a country-specific understanding of factors associated with marijuana use among adolescents is essential. Therefore, this study aimed to address this gap among adolescents aged 13–17 years in Jamaica.MethodsWe analyzed data from the recent Jamaica Global School-Based Student Health Survey conducted in 2017. The sample consists of school-going Jamaican adolescents of 7th−12th grades. The prevalence of recent marijuana use was assessed and compared across different demographics, substance use, and risk behaviors using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses.ResultsOlder adolescents and men had a higher likelihood of recent marijuana use. Psychosocial risks, such as loneliness, frequent worry, suicidal ideation, physical attacks, and school absenteeism, were associated with higher marijuana usage. Parental smoking increased the odds, whereas strong parental support and awareness decreased it. Other substance uses, especially amphetamine and tobacco products, had strong associations with marijuana use. Early initiation of substances was associated with a higher risk of marijuana use. Sexually active adolescents, especially those initiated before the age of 14 years, had higher rates of marijuana use.ConclusionThe intricate link between harmful and supportive psychosomatic and risk behaviors with recent marijuana use highlights the importance of holistic interventions and policies focusing on emotional health, parental guidance, substance education, and sexual activity implications.

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“…Age (11-18 years), sex (male or female), and grades (7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12) are the demographic variables.…”

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Marijuana use and its correlates among school-going Jamaican adolescents: a finding from a national survey

Dadras

2024

Front. Psychiatry

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Suicide Attempt and Its Correlates Among School-Going Argentinian Adolescents with Suicidal Thoughts: Insights from a National Survey

Dadras

2024

School Mental Health

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A combination of personal, psychological, and environmental factors contributes to the risk of suicide attempts among those with suicidal thoughts and warrants further research. The study explored the associations of demographic, psychosocial, and behavioral factors with suicide attempts among a nationally representative of school-going Argentinian adolescents who have suicidal thoughts. The study analyzed the data from the Argentina Global School-based Students Survey 2018. The sample was restricted to adolescents with suicidal thoughts. The chi-square test was used to examine the association, and logistic regression determined the odds of suicide attempts across risk factors including demographic factors, psychosocial and environmental risks, as well as substance use and risk sex behaviors. In total, 11,962 (21.46%) of school-going Argentinian adolescents had suicidal thoughts, of whom 6033 (51.67%) had suicide attempts at least once in the last 12 months. Findings indicated that female adolescents had higher odds of attempts, paralleling global trends, while grade differences suggested a transitional phase’s significance. Among those with suicidal thoughts, psychosocial factors like loneliness, bullying, and school absenteeism played pivotal roles in enhancing the odds of suicide attempts. In addition, substance use, notably marijuana, amphetamines, alcohol, and early initiation were associated with a heightened risk of suicide attempts. Risky sexual behaviors, like early activity and multiple partners, were also associated with a higher likelihood of suicide attempts in suicide ideators. Emphasizing preventive measures targeting adolescents, particularly within school settings, is crucial for reducing suicide attempts among those experiencing suicidal thoughts.

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Risk-stratified analysis of sex risk behaviors and correlates among school-going adolescents in Argentina: insights from a national survey

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El Saaidi

2024

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

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Objectives This study was conducted to address a critical gap in understanding adolescent sexual health risks in Argentina, a country that has undergone substantial socio-economic changes that made significant strides in education and healthcare. Methods A secondary data analysis of the 2018 Argentina Global School-based Student Health Survey was performed. In this study, 23,262 sexually active adolescents were categorized into four risk groups based on the predicted granular risk: number of sexual partners and condom use in their last sexual encounter. Results Males and older adolescents were more prone to high-risk sexual behaviors. Additionally, key psychosocial factors such as loneliness, anxiety, experiences of violence, and school absenteeism were significantly associated with high-risk sexual behaviors. Early alcohol use and recent experiences of hunger were also identified as strong predictors of heightened sexual risk behaviors. Conversely, positive parental engagement and awareness exhibited protective factors. Conclusions These findings highlight the necessity for policy interventions that focus on mental health support, parental involvement, and awareness of adolescent issues and activities.

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Suicidal behaviours and their correlates in school-going Lebanese adolescents: findings from a national survey

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Marijuana use and its correlates among school-going Jamaican adolescents: a finding from a national survey

Marijuana use and its correlates among school-going Jamaican adolescents: a finding from a national survey

Suicide Attempt and Its Correlates Among School-Going Argentinian Adolescents with Suicidal Thoughts: Insights from a National Survey

Risk-stratified analysis of sex risk behaviors and correlates among school-going adolescents in Argentina: insights from a national survey

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