Quality of life as determinants of suicidal ideation among university students: A Cross-sectional Study

Abstract

Suicidal ideation is a crucial component in a process called suicidal behavior. Quality of life is a multi-dimensional, dynamic concept that encompasses physical, emotional, and cognitive aspects. This study aimed to assess the impact of quality of life as a determinant of suicidal ideation among university students. Design : A Cross-Sectional Study. Setting : The research was carried out at MIT University, Egypt. Subjects : The stratified random sample technique was used to select the sample for the study, which consisted of one-quarter of all faculty of nursing students (300 ) at MIT University, male and female, free from psychiatric disorders. Tools : Three tools were used for data collection: 1) socio-demographic characteristics of students, 2) the Suicide Severity Rating Scale, and 3) the Kareem and Mans Quality of Life Scale. Results : The study revealed that there was a correlation analysis between suicidal ideation and QoL among adolescents on all items except the quality of education domain. Conclusion : Enhanced quality of life reduces suicidal thoughts in college students. Recommendation : focus intervention and treatment efforts on improving the quality of life of adolescents with emotional and peer problems.