Citation

Luncheon C, Bae S, Gonzalez A, Lurie S, Singh KP. Am. J. Health Behav. 2008; 32(1): 52-59.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, PNG Publications)

DOI

10.5555/ajhb.2008.32.1.52

PMID

18021033

Abstract

Objectives: To examine the association between female adolescents in high school who use illicit drugs and seriously consider attempting suicide. Methods: Data were analyzed from the 2003 Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System. Variables for suicidal thought, illicit drugs, and covariables were chosen to explore the association. Results: Seriously considering attempting suicide was associated with Hispanics, suburban youth, use of marijuana, inhalants, methamphetamines, and steroids without MD's prescription. Conclusions: Greater effort may be necessary to raise awareness about the physical and mental health status of Hispanic adolescents and to ensure good mental health programs are available.

Language: en