Research Article

Prevalence of and factors associated with loneliness, anxiety-induced sleep disturbance, and suicidal ideation among school-going adolescents in Panama

Published in: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Volume 36 , issue 3 , 2025 , pages: 532–561

DOI: 10.2989/17280583.2025.2507315

Author(s): Ishrar Tahmin Anika Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh , Habiba Islam Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh , Khalid Hasan Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Keywords: adolescents , anxiety-induced sleep disturbance , loneliness , mental health , Panama , suicidal ideation

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Abstract

Background: In recent years, mental health issues among adolescents have gained significant attention. Like many other nations, Panama is experiencing a growing prevalence of these challenges within its youth. It is crucial to investigate the prevalence of, and the underlying factors associated with, loneliness, anxiety-related sleep disturbances, and suicide ideation to develop effective intervention strategies

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