In:
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, Wiley, Vol. 51, No. 3 ( 2021-06), p. 515-527
Abstract:
There are an increasing number of studies that discussed suicide ideation (SI), suicide plan (SP), and suicide attempt (SA) among left‐behind children (LBC). However, the prevalence of these indicators of LBC has not been synthesized and the true correlation between these indicators and left‐behind status remains unclear. Methods Electronic databases were comprehensively searched, and eligible observational studies were selected to extract useful data. We pooled the rates and their 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) to determine the prevalence of SI, SP, and SA among LBC. The odds ratios (ORs) and 95% CIs were calculated to reflect the association between left‐behind status and risk of SI, SP, and SA. Results Among LBC, the pooled prevalence was 18.7% (95% CI: 15.4–21.9) for SI, 6.4% (95% CI: 4.7–8.1) for SP, and 3.1% (95% CI: 2.6–3.6) for SA. Compared to non‐LBC, LBC was at higher risk of SI (OR = 1.26), SP (OR = 1.20), and SA (OR = 1.14), but only the effect for SI achieved statistical significance. Conclusion Overall, the prevalence of SI, SP, and SA is common among LBC, and parental migration has a significant impact on the SI of LBC. Intervention plans and programs are urgently needed to prevent suicidality of this vulnerable group.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0363-0234
,
1943-278X
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2045937-3
SSG:
2,1
SSG:
5,2
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