TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Predictors of suicidal ideation in treatment-seeking survivors of torture
JO  - Psychological trauma: theory, research, practice, and policy
A1  - Lerner, Emilie
A1  - Bonanno, George A.
A1  - Keatley, Eva
A1  - Joscelyne, Amy
A1  - Keller, Allen S.
SP  - 17
EP  - 24
VL  - 8
IS  - 1
N2  - In this study, we examined sociodemographic, persecutor identity, torture, and postmigration variables associated with suicidal ideation in a clinical sample of 267 immigrant survivors of torture who have resettled in New York City. The purpose of this study was to identify variables associated with increased risk for suicidal ideation in survivors of torture before they receive legal, psychological, or medical services for torture-related needs. <br><br>RESULTS from a binary logistic regression model identified a combination of 3 variables associated with current suicidal ideation at intake into the program. Being female, having not submitted an application for asylum, and a history of rape or sexual assault were significantly associated with suicidal ideation at intake, when also controlling for several other important variables. The final model explained 21.4% of variation in reported suicidal ideation at intake. The discussion will focus on the importance of conducting a thorough assessment of suicidal ideation in refugees and survivors of torture. (PsycINFO Database Record<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1942-9681
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/tra0000040
ID  - ref1
ER  -