Citation

Comtois KA, Chalker SA, Kerbrat AH. Mil. Behav. Health 2016; 4(3): 193-204.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/21635781.2015.1133344

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study examines the association of pre- versus post-enlistment timing of first suicide attempt with suicidal ideation, depressive symptoms, single vs. multiple attempts, and highest suicide attempt lethality in an active duty military sample with suicidal thoughts.

METHOD: Data were pooled from baseline assessments of 784 help-seeking Service Members.

RESULTS: Adjusting for demographic and military covariates, suicidal ideation was higher for those with a history of suicide attempt. A pre-enlistment suicide attempt was associated with over four times the risk of multiple lifetime attempts.

CONCLUSIONS: Pre-enlistment suicide attempts are important to assess as they increased risk of multiple attempts.

Language: en