Citation

Kim YJ, Boyas JF, Lee KH, Jun JS. J. Hum. Behav. Soc. Environ. 2019; 29(7): 922-936.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10911359.2019.1639579

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This cross-sectional study examined the mediating effect of PTSD on suicide ideation and suicide attempt through two mediators, self-efficacy and depression, among homeless adults. We recruited a non-random, purposive sample of 156 homeless adults from seven homeless people shelters in Kansas. SEM results suggest that self-efficacy and depression were significant mediators between PTSD and suicide ideation, but not between PTSD and suicide attempt. This study's findings can be used to identify risk factors associated with suicidal behaviors that can be used to design service programs aimed at preventing suicidal ideation and attempt among people who are homeless. © 2019, © 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

suicide; PTSD; depression; self-efficacy; Homeless people