en Health Protection including control of communicable and non-communicable diseases Health Protection including control of communicable and non-communicable diseases پژوهشي Research Article <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><b><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Background & Aims</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Committing suicide, particularly among young adults, has become a significant global concern, with approximately 726000 individuals succumbing to this tragedy each year. Suicidal ideation often begins as a nebulous inclination towards self-harm, which can subsequently escalate into actual suicide attempts. Medical students, in particular, are at heightened risk for suicidal ideation due to the prolonged duration of their studies, the demanding nature of their coursework, and the stressful conditions encountered in clinical and hospital settings. This study aims to assess the prevalence of suicidal ideation among medical students at Urmia University of Medical Sciences in 2024. </span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><b><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Materials & Methods</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> &nbsp;This research was conducted using a descriptive cross-sectional design. A total of 311 students were randomly chosen through a stratified sampling method. Participants completed a demographic information form along with the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI) Questionnaire.</span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><b><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Results</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> In this research, the incidence of suicidal ideation among medical students was found to be 17.7%. Specifically, 14.5% of the participants reported experiencing suicidal thoughts, while 3.2% indicated a willingness to attempt suicide. A notable association was identified between age (<i>p</i> = 0.04) and place of residence (<i>p</i> = 0.016) with suicidal ideation. Conversely, no significant relationships were observed between gender (<i>p</i> = 0.577), marital status (<i>p</i> = 0.813), educational attainment (<i>p</i> = 0.355), nativity status (<i>p </i>= 0.834), and the frequency of shifts per month (<i>p</i> = 0.518) concerning suicidal ideation. &nbsp;</span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><b><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Conclusion</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">The present research indicates a significant prevalence of suicidal thoughts among medical students. The occurrence of suicide within this demographic can lead to profound and lasting consequences for both the medical and educational frameworks of the nation.</span></span></span></span></p> Iran, Medical students, Suicide, Suicidal ideation, Urmia 122 130 http://hsm.umsu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-298-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Parsa Shadnezhad parsashadnezhad@gmail.com 10031947532846003674 0009-0008-6328-190X No Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Maryam Babazadeh babazadehmaryam43@yahoo.com 10031947532846003675 10031947532846003675 Yes Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Amir Rostami arostami2026@gmail.com 10031947532846003676 0009-0006-5206-8359 No Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Nikoo Abdizadeh nikoo.abd.n@gmail.com 10031947532846003677 0009-0006-6842-3765 No Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute ,Urmia University of Medical Sciences , Urmia , Iran