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SynthesisThe Psychiatric quarterly2025

Global Overview of Suicidal Behavior and Risk Factors among General Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Regression.

Sriyani Padmalatha Konara Mudiyanselage, Yi-Tseng Tsai, Maithreepala Sujeewa Dilhani, Yi-Jing Tsai, Ya-Han Yang, Zan-Ting Lu, Nai-Ying Ko

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7 authors.

Sriyani Padmalatha Konara MudiyanselageDepartment of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No.1, Ta-Hsueh Road, Tainan, Taiwan.
Yi-Tseng TsaiDepartment of Nursing, An Nan Hospital, China Medical UniversityChanghe RdAnnan Dist, No. 66, Sec. 2, Tainan, Taiwan. yttsai13@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-1984-2921
Maithreepala Sujeewa DilhaniDepartment of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No.1, Ta-Hsueh Road, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-0566-5573
Yi-Jing TsaiDepartment of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No.1, Ta-Hsueh Road, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-0401-7224
Ya-Han YangDepartment of Nursing, An Nan Hospital, China Medical UniversityChanghe RdAnnan Dist, No. 66, Sec. 2, Tainan, Taiwan.
Zan-Ting LuDepartment of Nursing, An Nan Hospital, China Medical UniversityChanghe RdAnnan Dist, No. 66, Sec. 2, Tainan, Taiwan.
Nai-Ying KoDepartment of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No.1, Ta-Hsueh Road, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-3007-2537

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted mental health worldwide, leading to increased rates of suicidal behavior. This systematic review and meta-regression aim to investigate the global prevalence and risk factors associated with suicidal behaviors in the general population during the pandemic. The study included 202 articles from January 1, 2019, to October 31, 2023, sourced from databases such as Embase, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. The meta-analysis revealed a prevalence of 13.5% for suicidal ideation, 10.4% for suicide attempts, and a death rate of 0.5%, translating to 4.52 per 100,000 person-years. Significant risk factors identified include being transgender, young adults (18-44 years), unmarried status, low education, retirement, living alone, low social support, a history of suicide attempts, substance use, depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep problems, poor perceived physical health, loneliness, quarantine, and residing in the Americas or multiple regions. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions during pandemics, focusing on high-risk groups such as young adults, transgender individuals, those with low social support, and people with mental health issues. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare providers to develop effective strategies to mitigate the heightened risk of suicide during global health crises.

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COVID-19Global HealthSuicidal IdeationSuicideSuicide, AttemptedAdolescentAdultHumansPrevalenceRisk FactorsYoung AdultCOVID-19Deaths by suicideMental healthRisk factorsSuicidal ideationSuicide attempts

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PMID39480625
PMCPMC12213960

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