Citation

Shelton AJ, Atkinson J, Risser JMH, McCurdy SA, Useche B, Padgett PM. AIDS Care 2006; 18(6): 574-576.

Affiliation

Texas Southern University, Houston.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/09540120500274992

PMID

16831785

Abstract

We studied a convenience sample of 54 HIV-positive men, recruited from HIV/AIDS community based service organizations. Data were collected on HIV risk factors and suicidal behaviours. Fifty-nine percent of the sample reported ever thinking about suicide, and 50% of those individuals reported attempting suicide at some point in their lives. Suicide ideation and attempts were more common among white participants. Suicidal behaviours were prevalent in this sample suggesting a need for mental health and suicide interventions targeted for this population.

Language: en