@article{ref1,
title="Suicide attempters in Abu Dhabi: is criminal prosecution associated with patients' guardedness?",
journal="Death studies",
year="2018",
author="Shahrour, Tarek M. and Mohan, Sona and Siddiq, Muez and El Hammasi, Khadija and Alsaadi, Taoufik",
volume="42",
number="10",
pages="636-639",
abstract="The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between legal status and guardedness in patients who attempted suicide in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The consultation-liaison team assessed 355 patients admitted for suicidal/self- injurious behavior, recording their guardedness before knowing whether they were legally charged. Patients who were legally charged for the suicidal act (n = 139) were 1.6 times (p = .03) more guarded in volunteering information than patients who were not legally charged. Legally charging suicide attempters might have a negative impact on risk assessment and psychiatric care.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0748-1187",
doi="10.1080/07481187.2017.1421280",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2017.1421280"
}