Association of Bullying Victimization and Loneliness on Suicidal Ideation and Anxiety Among 15-17 Year Old’s in Sierra Leone
Clark, Andre Riby-Williams, Mary Noel Bethel, Meghan
Clark, Andre
Riby-Williams, Mary Noel
Bethel, Meghan
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Objectives: Investigate the association between suicidal ideation or anxiety and bullying victimization and loneliness among adolescents aged 15-17 in Sierra Leone. Methods: Univariate and multivariate logistic regression was used from 1,419 surveys, controlling for age, gender, substance use, and social connectedness variables. Results: Bullying victimization significantly increased the likelihood of suicidal ideation (AOR:3.5; 95% CI 2.5-5.34). Adolescents experiencing bullying and loneliness had higher odds of worry (AOR:2.54; 95% CI 2.82-3.55). Conclusions: Bullying victimization was associated with suicidal ideations and anxiety among adolescents. Loneliness contributes to anxiety, but not suicidal ideation. Social connectedness did not appear to lessen these risks.
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2024-01-01