Table 3.
Multivariate analysis of suicide ideation and planning among school-attending adolescents in the Seychelles.
| Variable | Suicidal ideation RRR (CI) | P-value | Suicidal planning RRR (CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food deprivation | 1.60 (0.97–2.64) | ns | 1.55 (1.01–2.36) | 0.043 |
| Anxiety | 1.98 (1.11–3.54) | 0.020 | 5.23 (3.48–7.85) | <0.001 |
| Signs of depression | 2.26 (1.46–3.53) | <0.001 | 3.95 (2.75–5.69) | <0.001 |
| Loneliness | 4.33 (2.66–7.04) | <0.00 | 3.65 (2.42–5.50) | <0.001 |
| Bullied | 2.00 (1.29–3.11) | <0.002 | 2.21 (1.53–3.17) | <0.001 |
| Parent knowledgeable about free time | 0.75 (0.48–1.18) | ns | 0.43 (0.29–0.65) | <0.001 |
| Parents were understanding | 0.75 (0.48–1.18) | ns | 0.43 (0.29–0.64) | <0.001 |
| Tobacco use | 2.30 (1.44–3.67) | <0.001 | 2.76 (1.87–4.08) | <0.001 |
| Substance use | 1.51 (0.90–2.52) | ns | 1.85 (1.19–2.86) | 0.006 |
| Alcohol misuse | 1.85 (1.16–2.94) | 0.010 | 2.03 (1.38–3.00) | <0.001 |
| Close friends | ||||
| 0 friend | 3.88 (1.88–8.02) | <0.001 | 4.67 (2.60–8.37) | <0.001 |
| 1 friend | 1.35 (0.72–2.52) | ns | 1.33 (0.80–2.22) | ns |
| 2 friends | 1.38 (0.76–2.51) | ns | 1.44 (0.90–2.30) | ns |
| ≥3 friends (reference) | - | - | - | - |
RRR = Relative Risk Ratio.
CI = 95% Confidence Interval.
All estimates are adjusted for age and sex.