Binge Drinking and its Relationship with Suicidal Thoughts and Suicidal Attempts in University Students
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Binge drinking, notably common among university students, poses health risks. Despite a significant global concern about suicide, especially among young people, research on the connection between binge drinking and suicide in university students is limited. This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between binge drinking, suicidal attempts, and suicidal thoughts among university students from two institutions. Among the 2178 participants from public universities, 4.0% reported suicidal attempts, and 26.5% reported suicidal thoughts. Binge drinking did not show a significant association with suicidal attempts or suicidal thoughts. The results revealed that female gender (OR 1.62, 95% CI: 1.32–2.01; p < 0.001) and alcohol use disorder (OR 2.23, 95% CI: 1.49–3.55; p < 0.001] were independent predictive variables for suicidal behavior. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions addressing alcohol-related behaviors and mental health, particularly among females and those with alcohol use disorder, to enhance the overall psychological well-being of university students.
Institutions: Servicio Gallego de Salud, Estructura Organizativa de Xestión Integrada de Vigo, Universidade de Vigo, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de la Habana, Centro de Investigación en Red en Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,890
Funder: Axencia Galega de Innovación
Award: G2703133510
OpenAlex ID: W4392359615