Integrated Assessment of Violence, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation Among Women and Adolescents: A Multi-Population Cross-Sectional Study

Integrated Assessment of Violence, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation Among Women and Adolescents: A Multi-Population Cross-Sectional Study | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 10 April 2026 V1 Latest version Share on Integrated Assessment of Violence, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation Among Women and Adolescents: A Multi-Population Cross-Sectional Study Authors : Isaac Ademola Adedotun 0009-0004-3414-9695 [email protected] and Isaac Ademola Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.177584993.39618052/v1 105 views 58 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Violence, depression, and suicidal ideation represent interconnected public health challenges affecting women and adolescents globally, particularly in low-resource settings. This study provides an integrated assessment of these factors across multiple populations, including adult women and adolescent girls, using a comparative cross-sectional framework. Drawing on synthesized empirical data, the study examines the prevalence and interrelationships between exposure to violence, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation. Findings indicate that exposure to violence significantly increases the likelihood of depression, which in turn elevates the risk of suicidal ideation. Evidence suggests that suicidal ideation among pregnant women ranges from approximately 2 percent to over 14 percent depending on context, with substantially higher rates observed among vulnerable adolescents. Adolescent populations, particularly pregnant adolescents, demonstrate markedly higher prevalence rates, with some studies reporting rates exceeding 28 percent. Depression consistently emerges as a central mediating factor linking violence to suicidal ideation. Socioeconomic disadvantage, weak social support systems, and limited access to mental health services further intensify these risks. The study proposes an integrated socio-ecological framework for understanding these relationships and emphasizes the need for multi-level interventions. The findings contribute to the development of comprehensive strategies aimed at reducing mental health disparities and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. Supplementary Material File (integrated assessment of violence, depression, and suicidal ideation among women and adolescents_ a multi-population cross-sectional study.pdf) Download 176.64 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 10 April 2026 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords adolescent health cross-sectional study depression mental health suicidal ideation violence women's health Authors Affiliations Isaac Ademola Adedotun 0009-0004-3414-9695 [email protected] View all articles by this author Isaac Ademola View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 105 views 58 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Isaac Ademola Adedotun, Isaac Ademola. Integrated Assessment of Violence, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation Among Women and Adolescents: A Multi-Population Cross-Sectional Study. Authorea . 10 April 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.177584993.39618052/v1 If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download. For more information or tips please see 'Downloading to a citation manager' in the Help menu . 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