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ArticleBelitung nursing journal2025

Psychosocial risks and protective factors of suicidal behaviors among youths in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

Hanem Ahmed AbdElkhalek Ahmed, Mona M Abd El-Maksoud, Shylaja Jeyapaul, Eman Baleegh Meawad Elsayed, Vanitha Innocent Rani, Abeer S Aseeri, Manal Ibrahim Asiri

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Hanem Ahmed AbdElkhalek AhmedCollege of Nursing, Muhayil Asser, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4410-8307
Mona M Abd El-MaksoudNursing College, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2078-5469
Shylaja JeyapaulCollege of Nursing, Muhayil Asser, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6102-1460
Eman Baleegh Meawad ElsayedCollege of Nursing, Muhayil Asser, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9877-1089
Vanitha Innocent RaniCollege of Nursing, Muhayil Asser, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3815-9557
Abeer S AseeriCollege of Nursing, Muhayil Asser, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia.
Manal Ibrahim AsiriCollege of Nursing, Muhayil Asser, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1951-8224

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Background: Youth suicidal behavior is a critical public health concern worldwide. Addressing suicidal behaviors among youth is essential; however, limited research has explored the complex relationships between psychosocial risk and protective factors influencing suicidal behavior in Saudi youth, especially within their unique cultural and religious context. Bridging this gap is vital for developing culturally sensitive prevention strategies. Objective: This study aimed to investigate psychosocial risk and protective factors associated with suicidal behaviors among Saudi youth. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from May to August 2024 with 400 university students. Data were collected using standardized and validated instruments. Statistical analyses included chi-square tests to explore demographic associations with suicide risk, correlation matrices, a suicide heatmap to visualize factor interrelations, scatterplots, and multiple linear regression to identify significant predictors. Results: Findings showed that 11.8% of youth were classified as at suicidal risk. Suicide risk behavior correlated positively with life stressors ( Conclusions: Although suicide prevalence among Saudi youth is relatively low, a significant minority remains at risk, particularly those experiencing family problems, low income, and who have no friends. Life stressors and unmet interpersonal needs are major risk factors. These findings emphasize the vital role of nursing practice in suicide prevention through routine screening, counseling, stress management, and fostering social support. Integrating these strategies in academic and community settings can enhance mental health outcomes and reduce suicide risk among Saudi youth.

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protective factorsrisk factorsSaudi Arabiasocial supportsuicidal ideationyouth

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