Prevalence rates and risk factors of suicidal ideation in head and neck cancer patients

摘要

Background: Head and neck cancer patients (HNC) are reported at increased risk for suicide. No study has investigated suicidal ideation, attempts, and completion in this population from a longitudinal perspective. Methods: We analyzed a longitudinal dataset of 223 HNC patients who completed the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (SSI) items.