@article{ref1,
title="Predictors of suicidality in bariatric surgery candidates",
journal="Journal of health psychology",
year="2015",
author="Adamowicz, Jenna L. and Salwen, Jessica K. and Hymowitz, Genna F. and Vivian, Dina",
volume="21",
number="9",
pages="1992-1998",
abstract="Risk for suicidality (current or past suicidal ideation or attempt) increases after bariatric surgery; however, there is a paucity of research investigating suicidality predictors in this population. This study involved a retrospective chart review of individuals seeking psychological clearance for bariatric surgery. In total, 32 participants (15.8%) were classified as reporting suicidality. These participants endorsed greater depressive symptomatology and hopelessness, and hopelessness and mood disorder diagnosis each uniquely predicted whether or not a patient was classified as reporting suicidality. The findings within suggest that increased attention to the relationship among these variables may improve methods for identification of high-risk patients. Implications for clinical practiced are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1359-1053",
doi="10.1177/1359105315569618",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105315569618"
}