@article{ref1,
title="Is cumulative exposure to suicide attempts and deaths a risk factor for suicidal behavior among firefighters? A preliminary study",
journal="Suicide and life-threatening behavior",
year="2016",
author="Kimbrel, Nathan A. and Pennington, Michelle L. and Cammarata, Claire M. and Leto, Frank and Ostiguy, William J. and Gulliver, Suzy B.",
volume="46",
number="6",
pages="669-677",
abstract="The association between cumulative exposure to suicide attempts and deaths and suicidal behavior was examined in a sample of 61 professional firefighters. On average, firefighters reported 13.1 (SD = 16.6) exposures over the course of their lifetime. Cumulative exposure to suicide attempts and deaths was positively correlated with suicidal behavior (r = .38, p = .004). Moreover, firefighters with 12+ exposures were more likely to screen positive for risk of suicidal behavior (OR = 7.885, p = .02). Additional research on the potential impact of cumulative exposure to suicide attempts and deaths on firefighters' health and safety is needed.<br><br>© Published 2016. This article is a U.S. Government work and is in the public domain in the USA.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0363-0234",
doi="10.1111/sltb.12248",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12248"
}