@article{ref1,
title="Young Pacifican suicide attempts: a review of emergency department medical records, Auckland, New Zealand",
journal="Pacific health dialog",
year="2001",
author="Tiatia, J. and Coggan, C.",
volume="8",
number="1",
pages="124-128",
abstract="The aim of this study was to describe the population of Pacific young people in the Auckland region who were treated at Emergency Departments as a result of a suicide attempt. Data collection involved a review of Auckland regional public hospital Emergency Department (ED) medical records of Pacific young people (16-25 years) who made suicide attempts from 01 January 1999-31 December 1999. A total of 56 records were reviewed. Results indicated that: 71% were young Pacific females and 29% were young Pacific males; just over half identified as Samoan; 19 year olds presented more than any other age group between the ages of 16-25 years; 43% were employed; the highest month recorded for presentations was June; there was a low incidence of attempts between midnight and 6 am; the most common method used was poisonings by solid or liquid solids; the majority of attempts were at home; 62% were not under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs; and 85% were given a post-discharge treatment plan. This study is an attempt to provide information to enhance health outcomes and inform future mental health service delivery for Pacific young people in New Zealand.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1015-7867",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}