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Citation |
Nishimura ST, Goebert DA, Ramisetty-Mikler S, Caetano R. Cultur. Divers. Ethnic Minor. Psychol. 2005; 11(4): 309-320. |
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Affiliation |
Department of Psychiatry, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Manoa, HI, US. nishimuras@dop.hawaii.edu. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2005, Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues; American Psychological Association) |
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16478351 |
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Abstract |
Research on suicide has focused on gender, age, ethnicity, and psychiatric profiles. However, few studies have examined alcohol use and its relationship to suicide among Native Hawaiians and other Asian American/Pacific Islanders. This study analyzes data from the 1997 and 1999 Hawaii Youth Risk Behavior Survey to examine whether alcohol problems increase the risk for suicide indicators (as evidenced by responses to questions asking whether an individual has considered, planned, attempted, or required treatment for a suicide attempt). Drinking pattern was the best predictor for all suicide indicators. School and community-based programs can help to increase an adolescent's knowledge about the consequences of alcohol use and prevention of suicide. |