The hidden risk factors behind of suicidal behavior in medical students: a cross-sectional cohort study in Mexico
Sexual orientation, substance use, lack of material, and affective support were identified as significant risk factors for suicidal behavior and suicide attempts among medical students. Additionally, hopelessness, history of mental health diseases, and ADHD symptoms were associated with an increased risk. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions that include behavior modification for substance use and the reinforcement of emotional and social support networks.
Authors
- Iram Pablo Rodriguez-Sanchez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5988-4168)
- Idalia Garza‐Veloz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6307-1696)
- Iván Delgado‐Enciso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9848-862X)
- Sodel Vázquez-Reyes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9435-5499)
- Javier Zavala-Rayas
- Perla Velasco-Elizondo
- Anayantzin E. Ayala-Haro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0724-0306)
- Vladimir Juárez-Alcalá
- Georgina Lozano-Razo
- Lorena Ávila-Carrasco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3250-1873)
- Leticia A Ramirez-Hernandez
- Alejandro Mauricio-González (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2882-9633)
- Margarita L. Martínez‐Fierro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1478-9068)
- Ricardo Flores-Vazquez
- Jorge R. Reyes-Hurtado
Institutions
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (MX)
- Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas "Francisco García Salinas" (MX)
- Universidad de Colima (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1505088
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 16.15