Citation

Allan NP, Holm-Denoma J, Conner KR, Zuromski KL, Saulnier KG, Stecker T. Arch. Suicide Res. 2018; ePub(ePub): 1-17.

Affiliation

Medical University of South Carolina , Charleston , United States.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2018.1506843

PMID

30118632

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Person-centered approaches are underutilized to identify people with shared risk profiles.

METHODS: An at-risk sample of 773 past/current military personnel (Mage = 31.3 years, SD = 6.8) with current ideation (90.6%) and/or a prior suicide attempt (43.9%) were assessed using latent profile analysis. Variables included prior suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, alcohol/drug use, insomnia, depression, belongingness, burdensomeness, and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms.

RESULTS: Three classes emerged: Low Symptoms (N = 502), Elevated Suicidality (N = 176), and Elevated Substance Use (N = 95). At one-month follow-up, the Elevated Suicidality and Elevated Substance Use classes had the highest odds of suicidal behavior.

CONCLUSION: The finding concerning the Elevated Substance Use class suggests it may represent a distinct short-term risk group in military personnel.

Language: en

Keywords

latent profile analysis; suicidal behavior; suicidal ideation; suicide risk factors