Risk Factors for Suicidal Ideation and Attempt in Patients With Skull Base Tumors

Abstract

Objective: Patients with head and neck cancer experience suicide rates significantly higher than the general population. However, the relationship between skull base tumors (SBTs) and suicidal ideation and attempt (SIA) remains underexplored. This study aims to identify sociodemographic and clinical risk factors for SIA among patients with SBTs. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the National Inpatient Sample (2016-2019) to analyze 275,195 hospitalizations involving SBTs. Survey-weighted methods were used to assess univariable and multivariable risk factors for SIA. Results: Among SBT patients, 2160 (0.78%) were diagnosed with SIA. Younger age (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 0.98; P