TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Prevalence and sociodemographic characteristics of self-reported suicidal behaviours in Latvia in 2010: a population-based study
JO  - Nordic journal of psychiatry
A1  - Rancāns, Elmars
A1  - Pulmanis, Toms
A1  - Taube, Māris
A1  - Spriņǵe, Lauma
A1  - Velika, Biruta
A1  - Pudule, Iveta
A1  - Grīnberga, Daiga
SP  - 195
EP  - 201
VL  - 70
IS  - 3
N2  - BACKGROUND: The fact that Latvia is among the countries with the highest suicide mortality rates in the European Union highlights the importance of research in this field. AIMS: The aims of the study were to determine the 2010 prevalence of self-reported suicidal behaviours in Latvia, to identify sociodemographic risk factors and to examine sequences for reporting of suicidal behaviours. <br><br>METHODS: Computer assisted personal interviews were carried out to gather information on a representative sample of the Latvian population aged 18 to 64 (n = 2816). The study sample was selected using a combination of stratified random sampling and quota methods. <br><br>RESULTS: Last year prevalence of any type of suicidal behaviour was 18.5% - nearly threefold lower than observed in 2000 (52.6%). Middle age, non-cohabitation status and lower level of education were significant risk factors for serious types of suicidal behaviour (suicidal ideation, suicidal plans, suicide attempts) among men, but only lower level of education was for women. Risk factors regarding mild types of suicidal behaviour (life-weariness, death wishes) were the same for men and women: older and middle aged, non-cohabitation status, and lower level of education. A total of 79.6% reported a continuous pattern of suicidal behaviours. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Several sociodemographic risk factors for suicidal behaviours have been found. Further research is needed to clarify additional risk factors, especially in the high-risk groups studied and specific determinants contributing to reduction in prevalence of suicidal behaviours and suicide mortality in Latvia.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0803-9488
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08039488.2015.1077887
ID  - ref1
ER  -