Table 2 Bivariable and multi variable analysis of factors associated with Suicidal ideation among high school students in Woldia town, 2022 (n = 668)

Sex

Female

59

217

1.85(1.23–2.81)

1.16(0.69–1.96)

Male

50

342

1

1

Residency

Urban

76

329

1.61(1.03–2.50)

1.22(0.71–2.08)

Rural

33

230

1

1

PTSD

Yes

84

191

6.47(4.00–10.45)

2.15(1.207–3.85) **

No

25

368

1

1

Chronic medical illness

Yes

25

49

3.09(1.81–5.28)

0.85(0.39–1.84)

No

84

510

1

1

Family history of suicide

Yes

46

59

6.18(3.88–9.86)

3.94(2.21–7.04) ***

No

63

500

1

1

Social support

Poor

49

123

3.79(2.17–6.63)

2.86(1.49–5.46) ***

Moderate

39

236

1.57(0.89–2.76)

1.39(0.74–2.62)

Strong

21

200

1

1

Ever Alcohol drinking

Yes

29

366

1.45(0.91–2.30)

1.28(0.72–2.29)

No

80

193

1

1

Current alcohol drinking

Yes

56

202

1.86(1.23–2.82)

1.62(0.93–2.85)

No

53

357

1

1

Depression

Yes

83

174

7.06(4.39–11.36)

2.31(1.240–4.33) **

No

26

385

1

1

Anxiety

Yes

90

174

10.48(6.19–17.73)

3.45(1.727–6.89) ***

No

19

385

1

1