This study identifies the prevalence of suicidal ideation and its relationship with post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people affected by the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Chile on February 27th 2010. Davidson Trauma Scale and an item from SPRINT
-E that measures suicidal ideation were applied to 247 participants. An 8.9% prevalence of suicidal ideation was found, while 4,9% presents suicidal ideation and PTSD with an important pattern of association (rtc = 4.4; CC = .267) and a significant correlation between these factors (r= ,277; p < ,01). In addition, performing as a housewife, having a family member affected by the disaster, and have PTSD are major risk factors for suicidal ideation. It is recommended that the health network begin considering these factors when assessing and intervening populations affected by disasters.
Leiva-Bianchi, M., Soto-Escalona, P., & Serrano, C. (2017). Suicidal Ideation and Post -Traumatic Stress After the 27F Earthquake and Tsunami. Revista De Psicología, 26(1). https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-0581.2017.46445
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