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Citation |
Asarnow J, McArthur DL, Hughes J, Barbery V, Berk M. Suicide Life Threat. Behav. 2012; 42(6): 684-698. |
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Affiliation |
Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Semel Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2012, American Association of Suicidology, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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23072257 |
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Abstract |
The Harkavy-Asnis Suicide Scale (HASS), one of the few self-report scales assessing suicidal behavior was evaluated and ideation, was evaluated and predictors of suicide attempts (SAs) were identified with the goal of developing a model that clinicians can use for monitoring SA risk. Participants were 131 pediatric emergency department (ED) patients with suicidal behavior. The HASS and Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (DISC-IV) were administered approximately 2 months after ED presentation. When compared with DISC-IV ratings, sensitivity of the HASS SA items was excellent (100%), and overall classification accuracy was 72%. SA planning was the strongest predictor of SAs. Language: en |