Magnitude and associated factors of suicidal ideation and attempt among people living with cancer attending outpatient department at University of Gondar and Felege Hiwot comprehensive specialized referral hospitals, North-west Ethiopia, 2020

Abstract

Both Suicide and cancer are serious public health concerns worldwide. People living with cancer are at high risk of suicide and suicidal behavior. Presence of suicidal ideation and attempt produce complication with treatment, leads to poor adherence, worsening of the condition, decrease quality of life and increase mortality. However, research in this area is limited.