Prevalence and predictors of suicidal ideations and attempts among homeless children and adolescents in Ghana

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Prevalence and predictors of suicidal ideations and attempts among homeless children and adolescents in Ghana

Published in: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Volume 29 , issue 1 , 2017 , pages: 27–37
DOI: 10.2989/17280583.2017.1287708
Author(s): Kwaku Oppong Asante Department of Psychology, South Africa , Anna Meyer-Weitz Department of Psychology, South Africa
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Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with suicidal ideations and attempts among a sample of homeless street children and adolescents found in Accra, Ghana.
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