Suicide among Ugandan University Students: Evidence from Media Reports for 2010–2020

University students are in transition to adulthood and face multiple challenges that may lead to suicide. They are reported to have a higher risk of suicide by the World Health Organization. As there is no national suicide database in Uganda, we analysed student suicide using the press/media reports of suicides published between 2010 and 2020. A total of deaths by 23 suicide were identified: 19 were males, relationship problems were the main suicide reason (n = 6) and hanging was the most frequently used suicide method (n = 7). A strategic intervention to tackle suicide risk among university students is warranted.

Keywords

Suicide, media reporting suicide, university students, youth .students

Citation

Kaggwa, M. M., Muwanguzi, M., Nduhuura, E., Kajjimu, J., Arinaitwe, I., Kule, M., ... & Rukundo, G. Z. (2021). Suicide among Ugandan university students: evidence from media reports for 2010–2020. BJPsych international, 18(3), 63-67.https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2021.13