TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Suicidality among individuals with HIV/AIDS in Benin City, Nigeria: a case-control study
JO  - AIDS care
A1  - Chikezie, U. E.
A1  - Otakpor, A. N.
A1  - Kuteyi, O. B.
A1  - James, B. O.
SP  - 843
EP  - 845
VL  - 24
IS  - 7
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0954-0121
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2011.645008
ID  - ref1
ER  -