MEASURING SUICIDAL IDEATION AMONG DRUG ADDICTS IN THE REHABILITATION CENTER

Norshahira Osman; Ateerah Abdul Razak; Lukman Z. Mohamad; Hayuni Mazlan

doi:10.37231/apj.2023.6.1.412

Norshahira Osman Faculty of Applied Social Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
Ateerah Abdul Razak Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, 16300 Bachok, Malaysia
Lukman Z. Mohamad Faculty of Applied Social Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
Hayuni Mazlan Faculty of Applied Social Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Malaysia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37231/apj.2023.6.1.412

Abstract

Abstract: The prevalence of suicide among drug addicts is common and one of the biggest challenges faced by society. Studies have found that substance use is associated with suicide ideation. Early detection of suicidal intent among addicts is important to ensure they do not take further action to prevent suicidal acts. This study used a psychometric instrument, namely the Suicidal Ideation Behavioural Assessment (SIBA^®). The four main components involved were interpersonal conflict, emotional disorder, depression, and hopelessness. A descriptive study was conducted in this study. Altogether, a total of 123 drug addicts in Malaysia participated in this study as respondents. The descriptive analysis shows that 52.85% of addicts had low suicidal ideation behaviour, 21.95% were moderate, 3.25% high, and 0.81% very high. Findings from this study showed that drug addicts have high suicide ideation, which can be a risk factor for suicide attempts. It is suggested to focus on early detection of suicide ideation. This study is expected to make a significant contribution to the government, especially the rehabilitation centre, in helping addicts who have suicidal ideation behaviours to be given better attention and psychosocial support services.

Keywords: Conflict Interpersonal; Emotional Disorder; Depression; Hopelessness; Suicidal Ideation Behavioural Assessment

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