ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Rates of Suicide Ideation and Associated Risk Factors Among Female Secondary School Students in Iraq.
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backgroundThe suicide rate among Iraqis is rising, with many analysts attributing it to political instability, exposure to trauma, economic hopelessness, social stigma surrounding mental health as well as cultural and societal pressures. However, the prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated risk factors in Iraqi youth is unknown, requiring urgent attention and effective public health initiatives. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore rates of suicidal ideation and associated risk factors among female secondary school students in Baghdad, Iraq.
methodA cross-sectional study was conducted, utilising quantitative survey data collected in four girls' secondary schools across Baghdad, Iraq, between August and December 2023. The survey consisted of questions relating to their demographic characteristics (age, gender, school) and a series of measures pertaining to participants' levels of suicidal ideation, as well as factors commonly identified in the literature as predictors of suicide.
resultsFour-hundred and two female participants took part. Participants were aged between 13 and 17 years (
conclusionsFemale Iraqi secondary school students experience high levels of suicidality, alongside several other known risk factors for suicide ideation. However, a limitation of this study is that cross-sectional designs limit causal interpretation. Findings emphasise the importance of developing targeted school-based interventions to support students' mental health. Increasing research and attention in this area is vital to not only improving the mental health of students in Iraq but also reducing the stigma around mental health and suicide. Future policies should include specific mental health support for those young people affected by conflict, displacement and family loss, integrating trauma-informed care into both mental health and educational services.
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