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64. Title:
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Suicides of Army Soldiers 2001-2009.
Citation:
Military Psychology, 01 July 2011, vol./is. 23/4(433-451), 08995605
Author(s):
Black, Sandra A.,Gallaway, M. Shayne,Bell, Michael R.,Ritchie, Elspeth C.
Abstract:
Prevalence and risk factors associated with soldiers' suicides 2001-2009 (N = 874) were examined. Army suicide rates increased from 9 per 100,000 in 2001 to 22 per 100,000 in 2009. Soldier suicides were lower than civilians from 2001 to 2007, but higher than civilians after 2007. Army suicides were disproportionately higher for men, deployment experience, and a history of a mental health diagnosis/treatment; and lower for African Americans. Many involved planning (38%), communication (21%), alcohol (19%), or drugs (8%). Many had legal problems (31%), high stress loads (90%), a history of self-injury (10%), and other contributing factors prior to entry into the Army (31%). Implications for understanding suicide among military personnel are discussed.
Language:
English
Publication type:
journal article
Subject Heading(s):
*Suicide
*Suicide
*Military Personnel
*United States Army
Human
Suicide
Record Review
Stress, Occupational
Stress, Psychological
Mental Health
Trend Studies
Adolescence
Adult
Middle Age
Male
Female
Descriptive Statistics
Chi Square Test
Relative Risk
Confidence Intervals
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
United States
Adolescent: 13-18 years
Adult: 19-44 years
Middle Aged: 45-64 years
Male
Female
Source:
CINAHL