Estudio del riesgo suicida relacionado con factores sociodemográficos en estudiantes de la Universidad Politécnica Salesiana sede Girón de la ciudad de Quito en el período 2024

Abstract

Suicide risk is a growing public health problem, especially among young people. This risk includes the possibility of suicidal thoughts or attempts, usually influenced by psychological factors such as depression, hopelessness and social isolation. Early detection of this risk is essential to prevent suicide attempts and promote timely interventions. In addition, sociodemographic factors, such as age, gender, family type, and socioeconomic status, also significantly influence the occurrence of suicidal behaviors. Research has shown that young people aged 18 to 25 years, especially those from dysfunctional families or with poor social support, are more likely to develop suicidal ideation. The main objective of the present study was to study the presence of suicidal risk related to sociodemographic factors in students of the Universidad Politécnica Salesiana in the city of Quito in the period 2024. With a quantitative and non-experimental approach, the Suicide Risk Scale (SRS) was used to measure variables such as depression, social isolation and family support in a sample of 170 students. The results indicated that lack of family support, isolation and depression are key determinants of suicidal risk, especially in unmarried young people between 18 and 25 years of age living in urban areas. The correlation between depression and suicidal ideation was particularly significant. It is concluded that it is urgent to implement intervention strategies based on social support and psychological care, with special emphasis on early interventions in cases of social isolation, to reduce suicidal risk and mitigate the effects of depression in students