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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v194i9.3939
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Vol. 194 No. 9 (2025)
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Long, N. T., Nga, P. T. N., Sơn, H. T., Tuyết, C. T. Ánh, Hạnh , V. M., Liễu , N. T., & Tuấn, N. V. (2025). 73. Suicidal behavior in children and adolescents related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Journal of Medical Research, 194(9), 724-732. https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v194i9.3939

73. Suicidal behavior in children and adolescents related to the Covid-19 pandemic

Nguyen Thanh Long, Pham Thi Nguyet Nga, Hoang Truong Son, Cao Thi Anh Tuyet, Vu Minh Hanh, Nguyen Thi Lieu, Nguyen Van Tuan

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This study describes the prevalence and analyzes the factors associated with suicidal behavior in children and adolescents possibly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 2,024 children and adolescents in Quang Ninh (from October 2022 to June 2023) and Son La (from June 2023 to October 2023). The results showed that the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted the mental health of children and adolescents. The prevalence of suicidal behavior in this population related to the pandemic was 3.8%. Demographic factors such as female age 12 – 18 years old, and urban residence were significantly associated with suicidal behavior, with odds ratios (ORs) of 1.983, 6.874, and 2.452, respectively. Other associated risk factors included: a history of childhood trauma, family history of mental illness, parental conflict, non-educational internet use, experiences of stigma, and abuse or maltreatment. No association was found between COVID-19 infection, interruption of schooling, and suicidal behavior in the study population.

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COVID-19, suicide behavior, associated factors

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