Veterans at High Risk for Post-COVID-19 Suicide Attempts or Other Self-Directed Violence.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

US veterans have a higher risk of suicide than the general civilian population. Research suggests that COVID-19 infection is associated with increased risk of suicide attempts or other forms of self-directed violence (SDV) among veterans.

Objective

To identify subgroups of veterans with high risk of post-COVID-19 suicide attempts or SDV.

Design, setting, and participants

This is a retrospective cohort study conducted using data from the Veteran Health Administration (VHA). Participants included VHA enrollees with a first case of COVID-19 between May 1, 2021, and April 30, 2022, residing in the 50 states or Washington, DC.

Exposure

COVID-19 infection.

Main outcomes and measures

The main outcome was a suicide attempt or SDV 12 months after COVID

SUBMITTER: Bui DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11880954 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature