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Suicidal thought in the adolescent: exploring the relationship between known risk factors and the presence of
Cana M Shimshock1, Reg Arthur Williams, Barbara-Jean B Sullivan
1School of Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. cmshims@umich.edu
Problem:
The purpose of this retrospective study was to explore the relationship between recognized risk factors for suicidal thought and the presence or absence of self-reported suicidal thought.
Methods:
This study was conducted through the secondary analysis of data obtained from a larger, prospective, cluster-randomized intervention study. A subset of 817 recruits between the ages of 17 and 19 was included in this study.
Findings:
A personal history of mental health/emotional problems and a decreased sense of belonging made unique contributions to predicting the presence of suicidal thought.
Conclusions:
The development of interventions to increase sense of belonging may be a key to reducing suicidal thought during stressful events.
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