TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Suicide attempters in Abu Dhabi: is criminal prosecution associated with patients' guardedness?
JO  - Death studies
A1  - Shahrour, Tarek M.
A1  - Mohan, Sona
A1  - Siddiq, Muez
A1  - El Hammasi, Khadija
A1  - Alsaadi, Taoufik
SP  - 636
EP  - 639
VL  - 42
IS  - 10
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0748-1187
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2017.1421280
ID  - ref1
ER  -