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Arezoo H, Khakpoor S, Kosari Z, Mohammadi M, Zenoozian S. Prevalence of Suicide Ideation among Students of Zanjan University of Medical Sciences. RBS 2019; 17 (1) :35-43
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1- MA Student, Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran. , sedgh313@gmail.com
2- MA Student, Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
2- MA Student, Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
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Aim and Background: The suicide phenomenon is a social abnormality that is common in Iran and specifically among students. This phenomenon has multiple dimensions that occur as a result of psychological, social, economic and cultural factors. Efficient use of student potential and efforts to maintain the dynamics of the academic environment requires the attention to the students’ problems and investigate their tensions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of suicide ideation among students of Zanjan University of Medical Sciences. Methods and Materials: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study sample of 400 students of Zanjan University of Medical Sciences were selected through available sampling method. Data were collected by using Beck Suicidal Thoughts Assessment (BSSI). Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical tests. Findings: The results showed that the prevalence of high-risk suicidal thoughts in Zanjan University of Medical Sciences students was 6%. The prevalence of suicidal thoughts in men (10.2%) was significantly higher than in women (3.6%) (p=.002). The prevalence of suicidal thoughts in non-dormitory students (19%) was significantly higher than dormitory students (4.9%) (p=.017). No significant difference was found between the prevalence of suicidal ideation based on educational levels (p=.566). Conclusions: This study showed that suicidal ideation among students was a significant outbreak. Considering that suicidal ideation can be the basis for suicide attempts, mental health services and regular screening can be effective in preventing this problem among students.
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