TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Presentations by youth to Auckland emergency departments following a suicide attempt
JO  - International journal of mental health nursing
A1  - Bennett, Stephanie
A1  - Coggan, C.
A1  - Hooper, R.
A1  - Lovell, Cherie
A1  - Adams, Peter
SP  - 144
EP  - 153
VL  - 11
IS  - 3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1445-8330
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -