The global prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury, suicide behaviors, and associated risk factors among runaway and homeless youth: a meta-analysis

Armoon, B, Mohammadi, R and Griffiths, MD ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8880-6524, 2024. The global prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury, suicide behaviors, and associated risk factors among runaway and homeless youth: a meta-analysis. Community Mental Health Journal, 60, pp. 919-944. ISSN 0010-3853

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Abstract

A meta-analysis was performed to determine pooled prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), suicide behaviors (including ideation, attempts), and associated risk factors among runaway and homeless youth (RHY). The databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched for relevant studies published from January 1995 to May 2023. Initially, 8465 papers were screened, resulting in 69 included studies. The results showed that among RHY, lifetime prevalence rates were 42% for NSSI, 38% for suicidal ideation, and 27% for suicide attempts. Lifetime prevalence of NSSI and suicide behaviors was higher among adolescent minors (aged 12–17 years) compared to young adults (aged 18–24 years). Also, NSSI and suicide behaviors were associated with having a childhood history of physical and sexual abuse. Developing an impactful community-based suicide prevention campaign tailored for RHY appears warranted. Peer groups and mentorship programs would provide invaluable support for young individuals, as supportive friendships protect against NSSI.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Community Mental Health Journal
Creators:	Armoon, B., Mohammadi, R. and Griffiths, M.D.
Publisher:	Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date:	7 March 2024
Volume:	60
ISSN:	0010-3853
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1007/s10597-024-01245-y DOI 1872187 Other
Rights:	This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10597-024-01245-y
Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	Laura Ward
Date Added:	15 Mar 2024 11:38
Last Modified:	27 Jun 2024 10:41
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/51087

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