@article{ref1,
title="Suicidality among individuals with HIV/AIDS in Benin City, Nigeria: a case-control study",
journal="AIDS care",
year="2012",
author="Chikezie, U. E. and Otakpor, A. N. and Kuteyi, O. B. and James, B. O.",
volume="24",
number="7",
pages="843-845",
abstract="Abstract Suicidality has been reported to be common in persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Reports from sub-Saharan countries have been scanty. We surveyed the prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempt among PLWHAs (n=150) and compared them with staff of a local government who acted as controls. Over a third (34.7%) of PLWHAs versus 4% of controls expressed suicidal ideation in the preceding month, with 9.3% attempting suicide in the six months prior to the study. Commonest type of attempt was a drug overdose. Female gender, unemployment, co-morbid illness, living alone and having a partner with the disease were associated with suicidal ideation. Clinicians should routinely enquire about suicidality in PLWHAs to reduce mortality.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0954-0121",
doi="10.1080/09540121.2011.645008",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2011.645008"
}