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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Suicidal thoughts in epilepsy: A community-based study in Brazil

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Author(s):
Stefanello, Sabrina [1] ; Marin-Leon, Leticia [2] ; Fernandes, Paula Teixeira [3] ; Min, Li Li [3] ; Botega, Neury Jose
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Fac Med, Dept Med Psychol & Psychiat, UNICAMP, BR-13081970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, Fac Med, Dept Prevent & Social Med, BR-13081970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Estadual Campinas, Fac Med, Dept Neurol, BR-13081970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Epilepsy & Behavior; v. 17, n. 4, p. 483-488, APR 2010.
Web of Science Citations: 15
Abstract

Epilepsy has been associated with increased risk of suicide; however, few studies have examined the relationship between epilepsy and suicidal behavior. The aims of this study were to evaluate the frequency of suicidal behavior in people with epilepsy and to identify characteristics that are associated with suicidal ideation in epilepsy. Of 171 people with epilepsy identified in a previous survey, 139 were included. A structured interview was conducted, and a second psychiatric evaluation was scheduled for those who agreed. The frequencies of suicidal thoughts, plans, and attempts during lifetime were 36.7, 18.2, and 12.1%, respectively. The following conditions were strongly associated with suicidal thoughts; anxiety (OR = 3.3, 95% CI = 1.4-7.5, P = 0.001), depression (OR = 4.8, 95% Cl = 1.9-12.5, P = 0.001), and two or more standardized psychiatric diagnoses (OR = 21.6, 95% CI = 4.4-105.9, P < 0.0001). Although specific characteristics of epilepsy were found to be related to suicidal thoughts, psychiatric diseases also play an essential role. (C) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. (AU)