Examining suicidality and associated risk factors among refugee children and adolescents in Uganda

BackgroundSuicide is a leading cause of death among young people globally. Although suicidality has been studied in various populations, limited research has focused on refugee youth in low and middle-income countries. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and methods of attempted suicide among refugee children and adolescents in southwestern Uganda. We also examined risk factors associated with …