The prevalence of suicidal behaviours in a group of HIV-positive men

A. J. Shelton; J. Atkinson; J. M.H. Risser; S. A. McCurdy; B. Useche; P. M. Padgett

doi:10.1080/09540120500274992

The prevalence of suicidal behaviours in a group of HIV-positive men

A. J. Shelton
, J. Atkinson
, J. M.H. Risser
, S. A. McCurdy
, B. Useche
, P. M. Padgett

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Abstract

We studied a convenience sample of 54 HIV-positive men, recruited from HIV/AIDS community based service organizations. Data were collected on HIV risk factors and suicidal behaviours. Fifty-nine percent of the sample reported ever thinking about suicide, and 50% of those individuals reported attempting suicide at some point in their lives. Suicide ideation and attempts were more common among white participants. Suicidal behaviours were prevalent in this sample suggesting a need for mental health and suicide interventions targeted for this population.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	574-576
Number of pages	3
Journal	AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV
Volume	18
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120500274992
State	Published - 1 Aug 2006
Externally published	Yes

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