@article{ref1,
title="Correlates of self-harm in university students: a cross-sectional study",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2021",
author="Griffin, Kylie and Twynstra, Jasna and Gilliland, Jason A. and Seabrook, Jamie A.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="To determine the prevalence of university students who have ever engaged in self-harm and to examine its correlates. Frequency of thinking about self-harm was explored as a secondary outcome. Participants: Students at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. <br><br>METHODS: This cross-sectional study was completed via an online questionnaire. Logistic regressions assessed the influence of sociodemographic and behavioral factors associated with lifetime self-harm and thoughts about self-harm. <br><br>RESULTS: The sample consisted of 2626 university students. Almost 25% engaged in self-harm in their lifetime and close to 33% have thought about harming themselves. A non-straight sexual orientation, marijuana use, prescription drugs not prescribed, and mental health problems increased the risk of both outcomes. Females were over two times more likely to engage in self-harm than males. <br><br>CONCLUSION: This study provides evidence that is needed for developing effective interventions to reduce the risk of self-harm by targeting university students who are most at-risk.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2021.1909049",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1909049"
}