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Prevalence, Sociodemographic Correlates, and Psychosocial Hazards Related to Self-Injurious and Suicidal Thoughts and
Sara Prostko1, Nikhila S Udupa1, Anna R Gai1
1Department of Psychology, Florida State University.
Objective:
The construction and extraction workforce has one of the highest male suicide death rates, and little research has examined this relationship.
Methods:
Data were collected online from 259 workers within the construction and extraction industry. Structured questionnaires were used to obtain information on the prevalence of career suicidal thoughts and behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), and occupational correlates for suicidality.
Results:
Prevalence estimates for suicidal ideation, plans, attempts, and NSSI were 38.60%, 9.40%, 4.00%, and 8.70%, and most were elevated compared to the general population. Participants who did not identify as heterosexual were more likely to have experienced career suicidal ideation and plans (χ 2 = 11.04).
Conclusions:
The construction and extraction workforce report a high career prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and those who self-identify as a sexual minority may be at increased risk.
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