%0 Journal Article
%T Exploration of the Association Between Physical Health and Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric Outpatients in Rural America
%J Southern medical journal
%D 2017
%A Carbajal, Jessica M.
%A Kordsmeier, Nolan C.
%A Caceda, Ricardo
%V 110
%N 4
%P 235-238
%X OBJECTIVE: Evidence reveals a link between poor physical health and suicide. The physical health of rural, adult psychiatric outpatients with a history of suicide was examined. METHODS: The medical records of 192 patients seen at a tertiary-level academic medical center were examined for demographics, psychiatric and medical history, and self-reported measures of depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, and health status. RESULTS: The 48 subjects who endorsed a history of suicide attempts evidenced more medical conditions than those who had not made a suicide attempt (t = 2.91, P = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS: The results support the hypothesis of increased health risks in patients with a history of suicide attempts and highlight the need for targeted health interventions.<p /><p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Southern Medical Association
%@ 0038-4348
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.14423/SMJ.0000000000000630