Youth suicide prevention by primary healthcare professionals : a critical appraisal of the literature
Youth suicide prevention by primary healthcare professionals : a critical appraisal of the literature
- Christchurch, N.Z. NZHTA 1998
- 91 p.
- NZHTA report ; 4 .
Electronic version available.
The aim of this report is to identify risk factors for youth suicidal behaviours, with the intention of informing intervention, prevention, and management programmes for use by primary care practitioners. The report utilises many sources of information to provide a meta-analysis of data pertaining to youth suicide. Trends for suicidal behaviour among young persons in New Zealand are examined to discern the risk factors and prevalence of this significant health issue. Six domains of risk factors for suicide are identified, including a 'family characteristics and childhood experiences' domain. This domain incorporates experiences of physical and or sexual abuse, and family dysfunction as risk factors for suicidal behaviour. Many studies have found high rates of suicidal behaviours among young people who have been victims of abuse. Ways to identify, assess, prevent, and manage suicide are discussed, and the authors stipulate that early identification of risk factors by primary care practitioners is crucial. Thus, improving the techniques for recognising risk factors in the health arena is recommended.
0958374236
1174-5142
HEALTH SERVICES
SUICIDE PREVENTION
YOUTH SUICIDE
NEW ZEALAND
362.28 NEW
Electronic version available.
The aim of this report is to identify risk factors for youth suicidal behaviours, with the intention of informing intervention, prevention, and management programmes for use by primary care practitioners. The report utilises many sources of information to provide a meta-analysis of data pertaining to youth suicide. Trends for suicidal behaviour among young persons in New Zealand are examined to discern the risk factors and prevalence of this significant health issue. Six domains of risk factors for suicide are identified, including a 'family characteristics and childhood experiences' domain. This domain incorporates experiences of physical and or sexual abuse, and family dysfunction as risk factors for suicidal behaviour. Many studies have found high rates of suicidal behaviours among young people who have been victims of abuse. Ways to identify, assess, prevent, and manage suicide are discussed, and the authors stipulate that early identification of risk factors by primary care practitioners is crucial. Thus, improving the techniques for recognising risk factors in the health arena is recommended.
0958374236
1174-5142
HEALTH SERVICES
SUICIDE PREVENTION
YOUTH SUICIDE
NEW ZEALAND
362.28 NEW