Single and Multiple Suicide Attempts and Associated Health Risk Factors in New Hampshire Adolescents

Authors:
  • MJMary K. Jankowski
    Mary K. Jankowski
  • ASAnjana Sengupta
    Anjana Sengupta
  • RWRosemarie S. Wolfe
    Rosemarie S. Wolfe
  • GIGeorge L. Wolford Ii
    George L. Wolford Ii
  • SRStanley D. Rosenberg
    Stanley D. Rosenberg
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Abstract
In this study we examined self‐reported suicide attempts and their relationship to other health risk factors in a community sample of 16,644 adolescents. Fifteen percent endorsed suicide attempts (10% single; 5% multiple attempts). We hypothesized that multiple attempters would show higher prevalence of comorbid health risks than single or non‐attempters. The three groups showed significant differences in ten health risk domains, on factors such as depressed mood, sexual assault, weight problems, and drug and alcohol use (ORs: 3.26–13.57). Repeated suicide attempts appear to be related to increased vulnerability and likelihood of harm in multiple domains of health risk.

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