Suicide ideation among recent immigrants: An epidemiological study

Author(s): Safro, S., Ginath, Y., Ritsner, M.

Journal/Book: Isr J Psychiat Related Sci. 1997; 34: PO Box 6056, Jerusalem 91060, Israel. Gefen Publ House Ltd. 139-148.

Abstract: This paper reports preliminary results of an epidemiological survey of suicide ideation among recent adult immigrants from the former Soviet Union to Israel. The study presents one-month prevalence rates of suicide ideation, and the relationship of suicide ideation with demographics, self-rated psychological distress, depression, emotional isolation and social support. Results show that the one-month prevalence rate of suicide ideation in the population is 16.9%. Suicide ideation was most frequent among socially and emotionally isolated immigrants with lower social support. The strongest predictor of suicide ideation for both sexes was level of psychological distress, whereas the severity of depression predicted suicide ideation only in females. The findings can be used as a point of departure for the development of suicide prevention programs.

Note: Article Ponizovsky A, Talbieh Mental Hlth Ctr, Psychiat Epidemiol Res Unit, 18 Disraeli St, POB 4487, IL-91044 Jerusalem, ISRAEL

Keyword(s): GENERAL-POPULATION; SOCIAL SUPPORT; PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS; COLLEGE-STUDENTS; BEHAVIOR; DEPRESSION; ATTEMPTERS; SYMPTOMS; MODEL; SCALE

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