Lifetime and past-year suicidal behaviors among adolescents in Bangladesh

A two-stage stratified cluster sampling study

Bibliographic Data

ID7148938
AuthorsFiroj Al-Mamun (0000-0003-4611-9624, University of South Asia), Abdullah Al Habib (0009-0009-3508-8093, Jahangirnagar University), Johurul Islam (0000-0002-3309-5726, Jahangirnagar University), Moneerah Mohammad Almerab (0000-0003-4987-0309, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University), Mohammed A Mamun (0000-0002-1728-8966, University of South Asia, corresponding author), Mohammad Muhit (0000-0002-3244-957X, Jahangirnagar University)
Year2025
Volume12
Pagese24-e24
Publication date2025-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCambridge Prisms Global Mental Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2054-4251 • E-ISSN: 2054-4251
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/gmh.2025.10
PMID40028391
OpenAlexW4407113922
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited39

Adolescence is a critical period marked by significant physical and psychological changes, yet there is limited understanding of suicidal behaviors among adolescents in Bangladesh. To address this gap, the MeLiSA study utilizing a two-stage stratified cluster sampling approach was conducted to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation, plans and attempts among adolescents. A total of 1,496 participants were recruited from urban and rural areas, and their socio-demographic characteristics and data on smoking, alcohol use, depression, anxiety and insomnia were obtained. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were used for univariate analyses, followed by multivariable logistic regression to identify factors associated with suicidal behaviors. The findings revealed that 6.8% reported experiencing lifetime suicidal ideation, with 2.3% suicide plans and 0.8% suicide attempts. The 12-month prevalence rates were 3.2% for suicidal ideation, 1.5% for suicide plans and 0.6% for suicide attempts. Smoking emerged as a significant predictor of suicidal ideation, plans and attempts, while alcohol use was strongly linked to past-year suicide attempts. Depression was associated with lifetime suicidal ideation, whereas anxiety significantly influenced both lifetime and past-year suicide plans. These results provide valuable insights that could inform evidence-based interventions and policies to address prevalent mental disorders and suicidal behaviors among adolescents in Bangladesh

Biology · Cluster sampling · Environmental health · Pathology · Population · Sociology · Stratified sampling · Computer Science · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Demography · Engineering · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies