| Title: | Qualitative content analysis of COVID-19’s role in suicide attempts leading to hospital care |
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| Authors: | ID Mravlja, Martina (Author)
ID Pisani R., Anthony (Author)
ID Bailey, Annamarie (Author)
ID Meda, Nicola (Author)
ID Paim-Diaz, Alexandre (Author)
ID Zurich, Kristina (Author)
ID Conner, Kenneth (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Mravlja_Martina_2025.pdf (251,11 KB)
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 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/22/12/1840
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | IAM - Andrej Marušič Institute
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| Abstract: | Introduction: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicide risk has been documented during the acute phase, but less is known about people who attempted suicide during the post-acute period. This study investigates how adults who attempted suicide during the post-acute pandemic period (2021–2023) understood COVID-19’s role in their attempt. Method: We analyzed interview data from 329 adults (59% female; 41% male), enrolled following a recent suicide attempt between 2021 and 2023. Participants were asked about the general impact of COVID-19 on their lives and then specifically about whether stress related to COVID-19 was a primary reason for their attempt or contributed to their suicidal thoughts. Results: When asked about their recent attempt, 11% of participants identified stress related to COVID-19 as the primary reason for their attempt, and an additional 23% indicated it contributed to their suicidal thoughts. When describing general impacts, participants reported effects across multiple domains: social isolation, physical health concerns, mental health impacts, and economic effects. Discussion: The attribution of suicide attempts to COVID-19-related stress during the post-acute period highlights the extended impact of public health crises on vulnerable individuals. These findings emphasize the need for sustained, integrated medical and mental healthcare following such crises. |
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| Keywords: | suicide, COVID-19, pandemic mental health, loneliness, isolation, healthcare, stress, prevention |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 09.12.2025 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-11 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 22, iss. 12, [article no.] 1840 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/RUP-22221  |
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| UDC: | 159.9:616.89-008.441.44:616-036.22 |
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| ISSN on article: | 1660-4601 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/ijerph22121840 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 261803267 |
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| Publication date in RUP: | 17.12.2025 |
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