@article{ref1,
title="Self-reported history of concussions is associated with risk factors for suicide completion among middle school students: a cross-sectional study",
journal="Journal of psychiatric research",
year="2020",
author="Mantey, Dale S. and Omega-Njemnobi, Onyinye and Kelder, Steven H.",
volume="132",
number="",
pages="191-194",
abstract="PURPOSE: This study aims to examine the relationship between self-reported history of concussion and risk factors for completed suicide among middle school students.   METHODS: We analyzed state-level data from the 2017 YRBS. The study sample was n = 19,254 middle school students in 7 States: Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Kentucky, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Virginia. We conducted multi-level, multivariate logistic regression models to assess the relationship between self-reported concussions and suicidal ideations, planned suicide attempt, and past suicide attempt.   RESULTS: Approximately 17.8% of the sample self-reported a history of concussion. Self-reported history of concussion was significantly associated with greater odds for history of suicidal ideation (Adj OR: 1.31), planned suicide attempt (Adj OR: 1.36), and past suicide attempt (Adj OR: 1.67).   CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study to examine the relationship between self-reported concussion and risk factor for completed suicide among middle school students. Research findings mirror similar study done among high school students and young adults. <br><br>FINDINGS suggest the need to expand prevention programs, intervention strategies and education campaigns to include middle school students.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-3956",
doi="10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.10.022",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.10.022"
}