Non-suicidal self-harm behavior within the previous year among 10th-grade adolescents in
Istanbul and related variables
Engelsk titel: Non-suicidal self-harm behavior within the previous year among 10th-grade adolescents in
Istanbul and related variables
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Författare:
Evren, Cuneyt
;
Evren, Bilge
;
Bozkurt, Muge
;
Can, Yesim
Email: cuneytevren@yahoo.com
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 48
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UI-nummer: 14103676
Sammanfattning
Background: Non-suicidal self-harm behavior (SHB), which is a pervasive and dangerous
problem, is frequent among adolescents and it is important to evaluate the associated
psychological and social factors to better understand its nature and to plan treatment programs.
Aims: Aim of the present study is to determine the prevalence of SHB and the associated
variables such as substance use, psychological, behavioral and social factors among 10th-grade
students in Istanbul/Turkey. Methods: Cross-sectional online self-report survey conducted in 45
schools from the 15 districts in Istanbul/Turkey. A representative sample of 4957 10th-grade
students was studied between October 2012 and December 2012. Results: SHB within the
previous year were reported by 14.4% of the students ( n 713). Lifetime suicidal thoughts or
behavior, tobacco, alcohol and/or drug use, symptoms of depression, anxiety and impulsive,
delinquent and aggressive behaviors were also associated with SHB in Turkish 10th-grade
students. Conclusions: The fi ndings of the present study may be relevant in prevention and
management of SHB as well as important problems among students, such as substance use,
impulsive, delinquent, aggressive and suicidal behavior.