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Inter-regional variations in men’s attitudes, suicide rates and sociodemographics in Quebec (Canada)

Authors: Julie Desaulniers, MPs, Marc S. Daigle, PhD

Published in: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology | Issue 6/2008

Abstract

Background

Suicide rates can vary quite considerably and attitudes regarding suicide may explain part of the variation.

Method

The present study investigated, across the 17 regions of Quebec (Canada), men’s attitudes towards suicide, expressing pain and help seeking, as they are related to suicide rates and sociodemographic variables (unemployment, divorce/separation, income and education).

Results

Most correlations were non-significant. However, in regions with an above-average educational level and with higher divorce/separation rates, men had better attitudes towards expressing pain. Furthermore, in regions where men were more inclined to express pain, suicide rates were lower. Also, significant positive correlations were found between suicide rates and low educational level, but also between an increase in suicide rates and an increase in income level.

Conclusions

Where the aetiology of suicide is concerned, researchers must examine both sociodemographic factors and the psychological factors associated with them.

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Title: Inter-regional variations in men’s attitudes, suicide rates and sociodemographics in Quebec (Canada)
Authors: Julie Desaulniers, MPs
Marc S. Daigle, PhD
Publication date: 01-06-2008
Publisher: D. Steinkopff-Verlag
Published in: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology / Issue 6/2008
Print ISSN: 0933-7954
Electronic ISSN: 1433-9285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-008-0340-2

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Inter-regional variations in men’s attitudes, suicide rates and sociodemographics in Quebec (Canada)

Abstract

Background

Method

Results

Conclusions

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