Examining the Intersection Between Suicidal Behaviors and Intimate Partner Violence Among a Sample of Males Receiving Services From the Veterans Health Administration. (September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cerulli, Catherine; Stephens, Brady; Bossarte, Robert
• Is Part Of: American journal of men's health. Volume 8:Number 5(2014)
• Page Start: 440
• Page End: 443
• Publication Date: 2014-09
• Subjects: male Veterans -- suicidal thoughts -- intimate partner violence; Men -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Sex factors in disease -- Periodicals; Men -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; Men -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; Men -- Medical care -- Periodicals; 362.10811
• DOI: 10.1177/1557988314522828
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1557-9883

Abstract

Veterans comprise 10% of the population, and suicide among Veterans has garnered national media and policy attention. Existing research suggests that intimate partner violence (IPV) is a risk factor for suicidal behaviors among some high-risk populations. This report offers a new perspective: the intersection between Veterans' suicidal thoughts and IPV, both victimization and perpetration. The data were obtained from a northeast telephone survey of Veterans ( n = 296) using Veterans Health Administration services and yielded a 27% participation rate. Findings suggest male Veterans who are IPV involved have increased odds of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.