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Gender differences in suicidal behavior in adolescents and young adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies

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  • Andrea Miranda-Mendizabal

    (IMIM-Institut Hospital del Mar d´Investigacions Mèdiques
    Pompeu Fabra University (UPF))

  • Pere Castellví

    (IMIM-Institut Hospital del Mar d´Investigacions Mèdiques
    Jaen University)

  • Oleguer Parés-Badell

    (IMIM-Institut Hospital del Mar d´Investigacions Mèdiques)

  • Itxaso Alayo

    (IMIM-Institut Hospital del Mar d´Investigacions Mèdiques
    CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP))

  • José Almenara

    (University of Cádiz)

  • Iciar Alonso

    (Morales Meseguer Hospital)

  • Maria Jesús Blasco

    (IMIM-Institut Hospital del Mar d´Investigacions Mèdiques
    Pompeu Fabra University (UPF)
    CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP))

  • Annabel Cebrià

    (Corporació Sanitaria Parc Taulí)

  • Andrea Gabilondo

    (Osakidetza-Basque Health Service
    BioDonosti Health Research Institute)

  • Margalida Gili

    (University of Balearic Islands
    University of Balearic Islands)

  • Carolina Lagares

    (University of Cádiz)

  • José Antonio Piqueras

    (Miguel Hernandez University of Elche)

  • Tiscar Rodríguez-Jiménez

    (Miguel Hernandez University of Elche)

  • Jesús Rodríguez-Marín

    (Miguel Hernandez University of Elche)

  • Miquel Roca

    (University of Balearic Islands
    University of Balearic Islands)

  • Victoria Soto-Sanz

    (Miguel Hernandez University of Elche)

  • Gemma Vilagut

    (IMIM-Institut Hospital del Mar d´Investigacions Mèdiques
    CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP))

  • Jordi Alonso

    (IMIM-Institut Hospital del Mar d´Investigacions Mèdiques
    Pompeu Fabra University (UPF)
    CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP))

Abstract

Objectives To assess the association between gender and suicide attempt/death and identify gender-specific risk/protective factors in adolescents/young adults. Methods Systematic review (5 databases until January 2017). Population-based longitudinal studies considering non-clinical populations, aged 12–26 years, assessing associations between gender and suicide attempts/death, or evaluating their gender risk/protective factors, were included. Random effect meta-analyses were performed. Results Sixty-seven studies were included. Females presented higher risk of suicide attempt (OR 1.96, 95% CI 1.54–2.50), and males for suicide death (HR 2.50, 95% CI 1.8–3.6). Common risk factors of suicidal behaviors for both genders are previous mental or substance abuse disorder and exposure to interpersonal violence. Female-specific risk factors for suicide attempts are eating disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, being victim of dating violence, depressive symptoms, interpersonal problems and previous abortion. Male-specific risk factors for suicide attempt are disruptive behavior/conduct problems, hopelessness, parental separation/divorce, friend’s suicidal behavior, and access to means. Male-specific risk factors for suicide death are drug abuse, externalizing disorders, and access to means. For females, no risk factors for suicide death were studied. Conclusions More evidence about female-specific risk/protective factors of suicide death, for adolescent/young adults, is needed.

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  • Andrea Miranda-Mendizabal & Pere Castellví & Oleguer Parés-Badell & Itxaso Alayo & José Almenara & Iciar Alonso & Maria Jesús Blasco & Annabel Cebrià & Andrea Gabilondo & Margalida Gili & Carolina Lag, 2019. "Gender differences in suicidal behavior in adolescents and young adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 64(2), pages 265-283, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:64:y:2019:i:2:d:10.1007_s00038-018-1196-1
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-018-1196-1
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