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    Prevalence and Associated Factors of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among University Students at Addis Ababa University; A Cross-Sectional Study
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-03) Etsubdink Mekbib; Meron Getachew
    Suicide is a self-inflicted harm to oneself with the intent of dying. Suicidal ideation is the act of considering, contemplating, or intending to commit suicide; while suicidal attempt is when someone harms themselves with the intention of ending their life but does not pass away because of their acts. It affects people in all age groups across the world. Suicide is one of the major public health concerns affecting many people around the world. The contributing factors to the rise in suicide rates among university students in Ethiopia, as well as in Addis Ababa could be availability of mental health resources and support, the stigma surrounding mental health and lack of awareness and education about suicide prevention. Understanding the prevalence and contributing factors to suicide among university students is crucial in developing effective prevention strategies