@article{ref1,
title="Presentations by youth to Auckland emergency departments following a suicide attempt",
journal="International journal of mental health nursing",
year="2002",
author="Bennett, Stephanie and Coggan, C. and Hooper, R. and Lovell, Cherie and Adams, Peter",
volume="11",
number="3",
pages="144-153",
abstract="The objective of this study was to describe the population of European youth (15-24 years) presenting to emergency departments (EDs) at one of the three Auckland public hospitals following attempted suicide; and to identify factors associated with presentations to EDs by these youth. A 1-year medical record review was undertaken. A total of 212 presentations (196 individuals) occurred during the surveillance; alcohol was present for 29%. Attempts involving alcohol were more likely to occur at weekends (P < 0.01); involve cutting and piercing (P < 0.05); be undertaken by employed people (P < 0.05), and be undertaken by those not residing with family (P < 0.01). Two groups of particular concern were identified: those who involved alcohol in their attempt; and those who represented during the study period following multiple suicide attempts. These findings have implications for immediate care within an ED setting, and long-term follow-up healthcare options for distressed young people.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1445-8330",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}