Citation

Hatcher SS, King DM, Nordberg A, Bryant D, Woolen CC. Soc. Work Public Health 2018; 33(2): 114-124.

Affiliation

d Center for African American Studies, University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington , Texas , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/19371918.2017.1415179

PMID

29313797

Abstract

This study investigates suicidality and health-risk behaviors among female juvenile detainees and identifies the extent to which suicidal behaviors are correlated with other risky activities. This study also explores 12 health risk behaviors, their prevalence, and relative associations to suicidal behaviors within the sample-population. Researchers collected data from 104 female adolescents, ages 12 to 20, residing in a long-term, detention center in the southeastern region of the United States. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were utilized. Suicidal ideations (40%) and suicide attempts (34%) were highly prevalent among female juvenile detainees.

RESULTS also suggest that the persistence of suicidal ideations was significantly influenced by exposure to various forms of interpersonal violence. Despite increased exposure to psychosocial factors strongly correlated to suicidal and high risk behaviors, little attention has been given to this particular population. Research recommendations are also discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; female adolescents; high risk behavior; juvenile detainees