Suicidal ideation: Are refugees more at risk compared to host population? Findings from a preliminary assessment in a refugee community in Nigeria

Highlights • We compared suicidal ideation among refugees and non-refugees in the host community. • Suicidal ideation was significantly higher among refugees compared with non-refugee. • Social status and quality of life was poorer among refugees. • Quality of life was independently associated with...

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Published in:	Asian journal of psychiatry Vol. 18; pp. 81 - 85
Main Authors:	Akinyemi, O.O, Atilola, O, Soyannwo, T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01-12-2015
Subjects:	Adult Female Humans Internal Medicine Male Nigeria Nigeria - epidemiology Population Groups - psychology Population Groups - statistics & numerical data Prevalence Psychiatry Quality of Life Refugees Refugees - psychology Refugees - statistics & numerical data Risk Factors Socioeconomic Factors Suicidal Ideation Nigeria Suicidal ideation Nigeria Refugees
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Summary:	Highlights • We compared suicidal ideation among refugees and non-refugees in the host community. • Suicidal ideation was significantly higher among refugees compared with non-refugee. • Social status and quality of life was poorer among refugees. • Quality of life was independently associated with suicidal ideation among refugees.
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ISSN:	1876-2018 1876-2026
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajp.2015.09.001