TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1994//
TI  - Temporal variation in adolescent suicide attempts
JO  - Suicide and life-threatening behavior
A1  - McDermott, J. F. Jr
A1  - McLeod, C. R.
A1  - Nakamura, J. W.
SP  - 343
EP  - 349
VL  - 24
IS  - 4
N2  - The purpose of this study was to examine the association between adolescent suicide attempts and temporal cycles in a multiethnic population. Medical records at two hospitals in the state of Hawaii were reviewed for all adolescents (ages 12-18) admitted for suicide attempts during the years 1987-1991. Results showed 296 adolescents attempted suicide, and as hypothesized, temporal factors were associated with the attempts. A significant increase in attempts was found during the afternoon/evening and on Mondays and Tuesdays, transition points between home and school. The results are discussed and implications for delivery and temporal theory development considered.
LA  - 
SN  - 0363-0234
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -