@article{ref1,
title="Adverse childhood experiences and suicide attempts in morbidly obese adults",
journal="Revista de Psiquiatria do Rio Grande do Sul",
year="2010",
author="Silva, S. and Maia, A.C.",
volume="32",
number="3",
pages="69-72",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Suicide attempts are often associated with eating disorders, both anorexia and bulimia. Likewise, a high incidence of suicide has been observed among obese patients. Previous studies have shown that adverse experiences in childhood may be a risk factor for suicide attempts. <br><br>OBJECTIVES: To characterize and to understand the relationship between adverse experiences and suicide attempts in 100 morbidly obese patients referred for bariatric surgery. <br><br>METHODS: A total of 100 patients were selected from September 2007 to October 2007 and from January 2008 to January 2009. Of these, 20 patients were male. Mean age was 38.89±9.87 years, and mean maximum weight was 136.43±14 kg. The Portuguese version of the Family ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Questionnaire was used to assess the occurrence of adverse events. <br><br>RESULTS: 88% of the patients reported the existence of at least one adverse experience in childhood, and 25% reported at least one previous suicide attempt. Adversity in childhood was associated with an increased risk for suicide attempts (odds ratio = 2.026). <br><br>CONCLUSION: These data should be taken into account in the assessment and monitoring of these patients. Copyright © Revista de Psiquiatria do Rio Grande do Sul - APRS.<p /><p>Language: pt</p>",
language="pt",
issn="0101-8108",
doi="10.1590/S0101-81082010005000002",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0101-81082010005000002"
}