Article

The prevalence of suicidal behaviour and associated risk factors in grade 8 learners in Durban

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 56 , issue 1 , 2014 , pages: 37–42

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2014.10844581

Author(s): N Vawda Cert Trauma and Mental Health Research Training,

Keywords: suicidal behavior , age range 13–15 years , Durban , South Africa

Abstract

Objectives: Most of the research on suicidal behaviour in youth focuses on developed countries. Less is known about the prevalence of suicidal behaviour and associated risk factors in community samples of youth who do not present for mental health care in developing countries. This study investigated the prevalence of suicidal behaviour and associated risk factors in grade 8 learners in Durban.

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