Suicide attempts in Cambodian women

What is it about?

Globally, suicide attempts and completions have been difficult to measure, especially in Southeast Asia. It is important to understand factors associated with suicide attempts in Cambodian women, as they are exposed to increased mental health risks and stressors. We identified symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and a culturally salient symptom of Cambodian distress as increasing the likelhood of suicide attempts in Cambodian women.

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Why is it important?

This work adds to literature that has examined suicide in Cambodia by reporting on data from the first nationally representative mental health survey conducted in Cambodia. The findings show that both standardized measures of trauma and anxiety as well as a culturally specific measure of distress all identify increased likelihood for suicide attempt in Cambodian women. Practitioners and public health advocates can use this culturally salient measure of distress when assessing for suicide attempts in Cambodian women.

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