Citation

Cerulli C, Stephens B, Bossarte RM. Am. J. Men. Health 2014; 8(5): 440-443.

Affiliation

1University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1557988314522828

PMID

24574165

Abstract

Veterans comprise 10% of the population, and suicide among Veterans has garnered national media and policy attention. Existing research suggests that intimate partner violence (IPV) is a risk factor for suicidal behaviors among some high-risk populations. This report offers a new perspective: the intersection between Veterans' suicidal thoughts and IPV, both victimization and perpetration. The data were obtained from a northeast telephone survey of Veterans (n = 296) using Veterans Health Administration services and yielded a 27% participation rate. Findings suggest male Veterans who are IPV involved have increased odds of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Language: en