Otten, D.* ; Ernst, M.* ; Tibubos, A.N.* ; Brähler, E.* ; Fleischer, T.* ; Schomerus, G.* ; Wild, P.S.* ; Zöller, D.* ; Binder, H.* ; Kruse, J.* ; Johar, H. ; Atasoy, S. ; Grabe, H.J.* ; Ladwig, K.H.* ; Münzel, T.* ; Völzke, H.* ; König, J.* ; Beutel, M.E.*
Does social support prevent suicidal ideation in women and men? Gender-sensitive analyses of an important protective factor within prospective community cohorts.
J. Affect. Disord. 306, 157-166 (2022)
BACKGROUND: Suicidal ideation and behavior constitute important public mental health issues. In this study, we examined whether social integration prevents suicidal ideation over time and whether gender modifies this association. METHODS: Data from the Gutenberg Health Study (population-based representative community sample in midwest Germany) and the Study of Health in Pomerania (population-based cohort study in northeast Germany) were used. Participants reporting low social support were compared to those receiving middle or high social support. Within a longitudinal study design, we calculated multiple logistic regression models including interaction terms and relevant covariates to test whether gender modified the association of social support and suicidal ideation. RESULTS: Suicidal ideation was present in 7.4% (N = 982) of the pooled cohorts' 13,290 participants. More women (8.6%, N = 565) than men (6.2%, N = 417) reported suicidal ideation. Middle or high social support was associated with a lower probability to report suicidal ideation five years later after controlling for sociodemographic factors, living situation, and cohort (OR = 0.42, 95%-CI = 0.34-0.52). Male gender was negatively related to suicidal ideation, but no statistically significant interaction of gender and social support was found (ratio of ORs = 1.00, 95%-CI = 0.73-1.35). LIMITATIONS: The number of people reporting suicidal ideation in the SHIP study was small, especially for men. Suicidal ideation was measured using a single item. CONCLUSIONS: Social support is an important protective factor in preventing suicidal ideation for both women and men. Future research should further clarify gender-specific effects of family variables in suicidal ideation and test similar predictive models of suicidal behavior.
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Gender ; Regional Differences ; Social Support ; Suicidal Ideation; Risk-factors; Job-satisfaction; Health; Metaanalysis; Loneliness; Prevalence; Strategies; Behaviors; Thoughts; Stress
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englisch
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2022
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2022
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0165-0327
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1573-2517
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Seiten: 157-166
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Elsevier
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Radarweg 29, 1043 Nx Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Peer reviewed
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Institute of Epidemiology (EPI)
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30202 - Environmental Health
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Genetics and Epidemiology
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G-504000-003
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Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
Stiftung Rheinland-Pfalz fur Innovation
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Fresenius Medical Care North America
Boehringer Ingelheim
PHILIPS Medical Systems
Ministry of Cultural Affairs
Federal State of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania
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2022-06-22