Correlates of Self-Harm in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Autor/inn/en	Griffin, Kylie; Twynstra, Jasna; Gilliland, Jason A.; Seabrook, Jamie A.
Titel	Correlates of Self-Harm in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Quelle	In: Journal of American College Health, 71 (2023) 3, S.959-966 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Gilliland, Jason A.) ORCID (Seabrook, Jamie A.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0744-8481
DOI	10.1080/07448481.2021.1909049
Schlagwörter	College Students; Self Destructive Behavior; Correlation; Psychological Patterns; Student Characteristics; Health Behavior; Sexual Orientation; Mental Disorders; Gender Differences; Intervention; At Risk Students; Foreign Countries; Substance Abuse; Sexuality; Physical Activity Level; Socioeconomic Status; Religion; Family Structure; Parent Background; Educational Attainment; Racial Differences; Ethnicity; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Self destrucive behaviour; Selbstzerstörung; Korrelation; Health behaviour; Gesundheitsverhalten; Sexuelle Orientierung; Mental illness; Geisteskrankheit; Geschlechterkonflikt; Ausland; Drug use; Drug consomption; Drogenkonsum; Sexualität; Socio-economic status; Sozioökonomischer Status; Familienkonstellation; Familiensystem; Elternhaus; Bildungsabschluss; Bildungsgut; Rassenunterschied; Ethnizität; Kanada
Abstract	Objective: To determine the prevalence of university students who have ever engaged in self-harm and to examine its correlates. Frequency of thinking about self-harm was explored as a secondary outcome. Participants: Students at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Methods: This cross-sectional study was completed via an online questionnaire. Logistic regressions assessed the influence of sociodemographic and behavioral factors associated with lifetime self-harm and thoughts about self-harm. Results: The sample consisted of 2626 university students. Almost 25% engaged in self-harm in their lifetime and close to 33% have thought about harming themselves. A non-straight sexual orientation, marijuana use, prescription drugs not prescribed, and mental health problems increased the risk of both outcomes. Females were over two times more likely to engage in self-harm than males. Conclusion: This study provides evidence that is needed for developing effective interventions to reduce the risk of self-harm by targeting university students who are most at-risk. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01