Child abuse and the prevalence of suicide attempts among those reporting suicide ideation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Victims of child abuse may be at increased risk of acting on suicide ideation, although this has not been empirically tested. We estimated the risk of suicide attempts associated with child abuse among individuals who reported suicide ideation.

Methods

Secondary analysis of data from the population-based Canadian Community Health Survey Mental Health (n = 828). This population-based survey included various structured questionnaires, including the Composite International Diagnostic Interview to assess mental illness and suicidal thoughts and behaviours.

Results

Approximately 80 % of those who attempted suicide had a history of child abuse. Poor mental health, financial difficulties, poor coping skills, and reporting a suicide plan were also associated with an

SUBMITTER: Martin MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5101274 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature