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Self-reported suicidal behaviour had a last-year prevalence of 18.5% in Latvia in 2010, with middle age, non-cohabitation, and lower education identified as significant risk factors.
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The prevalence of self-reported suicidal behaviors in Latvia in 2010 was 18.5%, significantly lower than in 2000, with specific sociodemographic risk factors identified.
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2010 Latvian prevalence data should not guide current practice; leaves open whether risk patterns have evolved.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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Rancāns et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Suicidal behaviours (n=2,816). Sociodemographic risk factors was evaluated on Last year prevalence of any type of suicidal behaviour. Self-reported suicidal behaviour had a last-year prevalence of 18.5% in Latvia in 2010, with middle age, non-cohabitation, and lower education identified as significant risk factors.
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