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Title: Risk factors for suicidal ideation in university students.
Alternate Title: Factores de riesgo para la ideación suicida en estudiantes universitarios.
Fatores de risco para ideação suicida em estudantes universitários.
Authors: Aguilar Chávez, Pablo Valentino1 paguilarch25@gmail.com, Talavera Cubas, Marco Antonio1 mtalavera@ucv.edu.pe, Flores Lezama, Marilú Trinidad1 mfloresl@ucv.edu.pe, Rojas Huatay, Yajaira Nicol1 yajaira.psico@gmail.com
Source: Revista Cuidarte. jan-apr2026, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p1-13. 13p.
Subjects: RISK assessment, STATISTICAL correlation, SEXUAL orientation, PEARSON correlation (Statistics), SUICIDAL ideation, RESEARCH funding, SEX crimes, HEALTH status indicators, UNIVERSITIES & colleges, SCIENTIFIC observation, STATISTICAL sampling, QUESTIONNAIRES, LOGISTIC regression analysis, FISHER exact test, QUANTITATIVE research, MULTIVARIATE analysis, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, CHI-squared test, ODDS ratio, RESEARCH, PSYCHOLOGY of college students, SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors, COMPARATIVE studies, CONFIDENCE intervals, MENTAL depression, PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
Geographic Terms: PERU
Abstract (English): Introduction: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among university students, with one in four reporting having contemplated taking their own life. This issue is closely associated with deterioration in mental health status and exposure to prior traumatic experiences. Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with suicidal ideation among university students in the La Libertad region, Peru. Materials and Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental study with a multivariable analytical design. The study involved 380 university students selected through simple random probability sampling. The Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation, adapted to the Peruvian context (Cronbach's alpha = 0.800), and a questionnaire on sociodemographic and psychological factors were administered online. The analysis included logistic regression and estimation of odds ratios to determine risk probabilities. Results: Suicidal ideation was reported by 25% of participants and was more prevalent among students aged 17-21 years, females, those from socioeconomic level C, and first-year students. The factors most strongly associated were depression (OR=5.437; 95% CI [3.136-6.866]), sexual violence (OR=3.437; 95% CI [2.328-5.074]), and traumatic experiences during childhood/adolescence (OR=2.402; 95% CI [1.662-3.472]). The models explained between 36.9% and 76.5% of the variance in suicidal ideation. Discussion: The magnitude of the association between depression and suicidal ideation exceeds previous estimates, suggesting context-specific cultural factors in Peru. Sexual violence emerges as a critical, previously underestimated factor. Conclusions: Sociodemographic factors such as substance use, family loss, and sexual orientation, together with psychological aspects such as depression, violence, and trauma, are significant predictors of suicidal ideation, with the latter showing the highest risk likelihood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): Introducción: El suicidio representa la segunda causa de muerte en universitarios, donde uno de cada cuatro estudiantes ha contemplado quitarse la vida. Esta problemática se vincula estrechamente con un deterioro del estado de salud mental y la exposición a experiencias traumáticas previas. Objetivo: Determinar los factores de riesgo asociados con la ideación suicida en estudiantes universitarios de la región La Libertad, Perú. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, aplicado, no experimental con diseño correlacional multivariado. Se trabajó con 380 estudiantes universitarios seleccionados mediante muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple. Se utilizó la escala de ideación suicida de Beck adaptada al contexto peruano (alfa de Cronbach = 0,800) y un cuestionario sobre factores sociodemográficos y psicológicos, aplicados virtualmente. El análisis incluyó regresión logística y cálculo de odds ratio para determinar probabilidades de riesgo. Resultados: El 25% de los participantes presentó ideación suicida, predominando en estudiantes de 17-21 años, mujeres, nivel socioeconómico C y primer año universitario. Los factores con mayor asociación fueron: depresión (OR=5,437; IC95% [3,136-6,866]), violencia sexual (OR=3,437; IC95% [2,328-5,074]) y experiencias traumáticas en la infancia-adolescencia (OR=2,402; IC95% [1,662-3,472]). Los modelos explicaron entre 36,90% y 76,50% de la varianza en ideación suicida. Discusión: La magnitud de asociación entre depresión e ideación suicida supera estimaciones previas, sugiriendo factores culturales específicos del contexto peruano. La violencia sexual emerge como factor crítico previamente subestimado. Conclusiones: Factores sociodemográficos como consumo de sustancias, pérdida familiar y orientación sexual, junto con aspectos psicológicos como depresión, violencia y trauma, constituyen predictores significativos de ideación suicida, siendo estos últimos los de mayor probabilidad de riesgo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Portuguese): Introdução: O suicídio é a segunda principal causa de morte entre estudantes universitários, com um em cada quatro estudantes já tendo pensado em tirar a própria vida. Esse problema está intimamente ligado à deterioração da saúde mental e à exposição a experiências traumáticas anteriores. Objetivo: Determinar os fatores de risco associados à ideação suicida em estudantes universitários da região de La Libertad, no Peru. Materiais e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, aplicado, não experimental, com delineamento correlacional multivariado. O estudo envolveu 380 estudantes universitários selecionados por amostragem probabilística aleatória simples. Foram utilizados a Escala de Ideação Suicida de Beck, adaptada ao contexto peruano (alfa de Cronbach = 0,800), e um questionário sobre fatores sociodemográficos e psicológicos, aplicado virtualmente. A análise incluiu regressão logística e cálculos de razão de chances para determinar as probabilidades de risco. Resultados: Vinte e cinco por cento dos participantes apresentaram ideação suicida, predominantemente em estudantes de 17 a 21 anos, do sexo feminino, de nível socioeconômico C e calouros universitários. Os fatores com maior associação foram: depressão (OR=5,437; IC 95% [3,136-6,866]), violência sexual (OR=3,437; IC 95% [2,328-5,074]) e experiências traumáticas na infância-adolescência (OR=2,402; IC 95% [1,662-3,472]). Os modelos explicaram entre 36,9% e 76,5% da variância na ideação suicida. Discussão: A magnitude da associação entre depressão e ideação suicida excede estimativas anteriores, sugerindo fatores culturais específicos do contexto peruano. A violência sexual surge como um fator crítico que havia sido subestimado anteriormente. Conclusões: Fatores sociodemográficos como uso de substâncias, perda familiar e orientação sexual, juntamente com fatores psicológicos como depressão, violência e trauma, são preditores significativos de ideação suicida, sendo estes últimos aqueles com maior probabilidade de risco. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Introduction: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among university students, with one in four reporting having contemplated taking their own life. This issue is closely associated with deterioration in mental health status and exposure to prior traumatic experiences. Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with suicidal ideation among university students in the La Libertad region, Peru. Materials and Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental study with a multivariable analytical design. The study involved 380 university students selected through simple random probability sampling. The Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation, adapted to the Peruvian context (Cronbach's alpha = 0.800), and a questionnaire on sociodemographic and psychological factors were administered online. The analysis included logistic regression and estimation of odds ratios to determine risk probabilities. Results: Suicidal ideation was reported by 25% of participants and was more prevalent among students aged 17-21 years, females, those from socioeconomic level C, and first-year students. The factors most strongly associated were depression (OR=5.437; 95% CI [3.136-6.866]), sexual violence (OR=3.437; 95% CI [2.328-5.074]), and traumatic experiences during childhood/adolescence (OR=2.402; 95% CI [1.662-3.472]). The models explained between 36.9% and 76.5% of the variance in suicidal ideation. Discussion: The magnitude of the association between depression and suicidal ideation exceeds previous estimates, suggesting context-specific cultural factors in Peru. Sexual violence emerges as a critical, previously underestimated factor. Conclusions: Sociodemographic factors such as substance use, family loss, and sexual orientation, together with psychological aspects such as depression, violence, and trauma, are significant predictors of suicidal ideation, with the latter showing the highest risk likelihood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Introducción: El suicidio representa la segunda causa de muerte en universitarios, donde uno de cada cuatro estudiantes ha contemplado quitarse la vida. Esta problemática se vincula estrechamente con un deterioro del estado de salud mental y la exposición a experiencias traumáticas previas. Objetivo: Determinar los factores de riesgo asociados con la ideación suicida en estudiantes universitarios de la región La Libertad, Perú. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, aplicado, no experimental con diseño correlacional multivariado. Se trabajó con 380 estudiantes universitarios seleccionados mediante muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple. Se utilizó la escala de ideación suicida de Beck adaptada al contexto peruano (alfa de Cronbach = 0,800) y un cuestionario sobre factores sociodemográficos y psicológicos, aplicados virtualmente. El análisis incluyó regresión logística y cálculo de odds ratio para determinar probabilidades de riesgo. Resultados: El 25% de los participantes presentó ideación suicida, predominando en estudiantes de 17-21 años, mujeres, nivel socioeconómico C y primer año universitario. Los factores con mayor asociación fueron: depresión (OR=5,437; IC95% [3,136-6,866]), violencia sexual (OR=3,437; IC95% [2,328-5,074]) y experiencias traumáticas en la infancia-adolescencia (OR=2,402; IC95% [1,662-3,472]). Los modelos explicaron entre 36,90% y 76,50% de la varianza en ideación suicida. Discusión: La magnitud de asociación entre depresión e ideación suicida supera estimaciones previas, sugiriendo factores culturales específicos del contexto peruano. La violencia sexual emerge como factor crítico previamente subestimado. Conclusiones: Factores sociodemográficos como consumo de sustancias, pérdida familiar y orientación sexual, junto con aspectos psicológicos como depresión, violencia y trauma, constituyen predictores significativos de ideación suicida, siendo estos últimos los de mayor probabilidad de riesgo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Introdução: O suicídio é a segunda principal causa de morte entre estudantes universitários, com um em cada quatro estudantes já tendo pensado em tirar a própria vida. Esse problema está intimamente ligado à deterioração da saúde mental e à exposição a experiências traumáticas anteriores. Objetivo: Determinar os fatores de risco associados à ideação suicida em estudantes universitários da região de La Libertad, no Peru. Materiais e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, aplicado, não experimental, com delineamento correlacional multivariado. O estudo envolveu 380 estudantes universitários selecionados por amostragem probabilística aleatória simples. Foram utilizados a Escala de Ideação Suicida de Beck, adaptada ao contexto peruano (alfa de Cronbach = 0,800), e um questionário sobre fatores sociodemográficos e psicológicos, aplicado virtualmente. A análise incluiu regressão logística e cálculos de razão de chances para determinar as probabilidades de risco. Resultados: Vinte e cinco por cento dos participantes apresentaram ideação suicida, predominantemente em estudantes de 17 a 21 anos, do sexo feminino, de nível socioeconômico C e calouros universitários. Os fatores com maior associação foram: depressão (OR=5,437; IC 95% [3,136-6,866]), violência sexual (OR=3,437; IC 95% [2,328-5,074]) e experiências traumáticas na infância-adolescência (OR=2,402; IC 95% [1,662-3,472]). Os modelos explicaram entre 36,9% e 76,5% da variância na ideação suicida. Discussão: A magnitude da associação entre depressão e ideação suicida excede estimativas anteriores, sugerindo fatores culturais específicos do contexto peruano. A violência sexual surge como um fator crítico que havia sido subestimado anteriormente. Conclusões: Fatores sociodemográficos como uso de substâncias, perda familiar e orientação sexual, juntamente com fatores psicológicos como depressão, violência e trauma, são preditores significativos de ideação suicida, sendo estes últimos aqueles com maior probabilidade de risco. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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