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Colombia
El suicidio es una causa relevante de mortalidad juvenil, por lo que comprender sus antecedentes de riesgo es esencial para prevenirlo. Este estudio determinó los factores asociados a la ideación suicida en 213 estudiantes de odontología mediante un enfoque transversal. Se recopilaron datos sociodemográficos y se aplicaron escalas de riesgo suicida, desesperanza, funcionalidad familiar y abuso de drogas. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y la asociación de ideación suicida y factores mediante prueba Chi-cuadrado (p<.05). La edad promedio fue de 21 (DE: 2,46) años, y el 67,1 % fueron mujeres. La ideación suicida tuvo una prevalencia del 25,4 % (IC 95 % 16.2-31.0), siendo más frecuente
Suicide is a significant cause of mortality among young people, underscoring the importance of understanding its risk factors for effective prevention. This study examined factors associated with suicidal ideation among 213 dentistry students using a cross-sectional approach. Sociodemographic data were collected, and scales measuring suicidal risk, hopelessness, family functionality, and drug abuse were applied. Descriptive analyses and Chi-square tests (p < .05) were conducted to assess the association between suicidal ideation and various factors. The participants had an average age of 21 years (SD: 2.46), with 67.1% being women. Suicidal ideation was prevalent in 25.4% of the sample (95% CI: 16.2–31.0), occurring more frequently among women, students with high levels of hopelessness, and those experiencing family dysfunction. No significant association was found between suicidal ideation and drug abuse. The primary associated factors were gender, hopelessness, and family dysfunction, emphasizing the need for targeted educational strategies to prevent suicide among high-risk students.
