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The study aims to assess the prevalence of suicidal ideation among university students and identify associated risk factors.

April 19, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Suicidal ideation and its determinants among Palestinian university students

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Cross-sectional research explores suicidal ideation and its risk factors in university students, suggesting a need for preventive programs.

The study aims to assess the prevalence of suicidal ideation among university students and identify associated risk factors.
Cross-sectional design utilized for data collection.
Self-reported questionnaires assessed various psychological factors.
Instruments included BIS-15, SBQ-R, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and UCLA Loneliness Scale.
1,228 university students participated in the study.
21.3% of students reported suicidal ideation.
Single students had a higher likelihood of suicidal ideation (AOR: 1.638, p = 0.038).
Students with mothers educated for more than 12 years showed lower suicidal ideation (AOR: 0.677, p = 0.011).
Students without anxiety were less likely to have suicidal ideation (AOR: 0.372, p = 0.001).
Lonely participants were nearly three times more likely to have suicidal ideation (AOR: 2.994, p = 0.001).

Ahmead et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional research explores suicidal ideation and its risk factors in university students, suggesting a need for preventive programs.