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Precipitating Circumstances Associated With Intimate Partner Problem-Related Suicides
Ayana R Stanley1, Tatiana Aguilar2, Kristin M Holland1
1Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|March 18, 2023
Summary
Intimate partner problems (IPPs) contribute to 20% of adult suicides. IPP-related suicides are linked to mental health issues, life stressors, and legal troubles, unlike non-IPP suicides which involve physical health or crime.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S., with intimate partner problems (IPPs) being a common precipitating factor.
- Understanding the unique circumstances surrounding IPP-related suicides is crucial for targeted prevention efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the precipitating factors of intimate partner problem (IPP)-related suicides with non-IPP-related suicides.
- To identify distinct risk factors for different suicide typologies.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of National Violent Death Reporting System data for adult suicides from 2003-2020 across 48 states and 2 territories.
- Utilized multivariable logistic regression to compare precipitating circumstances between IPP-related and non-IPP-related suicides, controlling for sociodemographics.
Main Results:
- 20% of 402,391 adult suicides were IPP-related.
- IPP-related suicides were associated with a history of suicidal ideation/attempts, mental health problems, life stressors (including interpersonal violence), and recent legal issues.
- Non-IPP-related suicides were more common in older adults and linked to physical health problems or crime.
Conclusions:
- Findings can inform prevention strategies focusing on resilience, problem-solving, economic support, and identifying at-risk individuals.
- Highlights the importance of integrated approaches, referencing CDC resources for suicide and intimate partner violence prevention.
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