Suicide risk among young people who use drugs in Hanoi, Vietnam: Prevalence and related factors

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS

Journal of paediatrics and child health Pub Date : 2024-08-19 DOI:10.1111/jpc.16648

Pham T Luan, Quang L Pham, Doan D Tan, Nguyen T Linh, Nguyen T Long, Khuat TH Oanh, Laurent Michel, Nguyen Van Tuan

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Abstract

Aim

Adolescents and young adults are vulnerable to suicidality, especially those at high risk such as young people who use drugs (YPUD). This study aimed to assess the prevalence and related factors of suicide risk among this population.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study on YPUD aged 16–24 in the community in Hanoi, Vietnam. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, drug use, and adverse childhood experiences were collected using face-to-face questionnaires by research assistants. YPUD were screened by psychiatrists for depression, psychotic symptoms, and suicide risk, using the MINI questionnaire.

Results

Three hundred-seven YPUD (250 males, 57 females) participated in the study; of those, 86 (28.0%) were at risk of suicide. Gender (female), adverse childhood experiences, depression, and psychosis were relevant factors.

Conclusion

The prevalence of suicide risk among young people using drugs was high. Therefore, suicide risk should be screened and monitored in the clinical assessment of this population. In addition, the intervention efforts to detect and intervene in adverse events during childhood may be one way to prevent mental health and suicide in later life.

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越南河内吸毒青少年的自杀风险：流行率及相关因素。

目的：青少年和年轻人很容易出现自杀倾向，尤其是吸毒青年（YPUD）等高危人群。本研究旨在评估这一人群中自杀风险的发生率和相关因素：我们对越南河内社区 16-24 岁的吸毒青年进行了一项描述性横断面研究。研究助理通过面对面问卷调查的方式收集了有关社会人口特征、药物使用和童年不良经历的数据。精神科医生使用 MINI 问卷对青少年进行了抑郁、精神病症状和自杀风险筛查：37名青年学生（250名男性，57名女性）参与了研究，其中86人（28.0%）有自杀风险。性别（女性）、童年不良经历、抑郁和精神病是相关因素：结论：吸毒青少年的自杀风险发生率很高。因此，在对这一人群进行临床评估时，应筛查和监测自杀风险。此外，努力发现和干预童年时期的不良事件，也可能是预防日后精神健康和自杀的一种方法。

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Journal of paediatrics and child health 医学-小儿科

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

5.90%

发文量

487

审稿时长

3-6 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health publishes original research articles of scientific excellence in paediatrics and child health. Research Articles, Case Reports and Letters to the Editor are published, together with invited Reviews, Annotations, Editorial Comments and manuscripts of educational interest.