Association between suicide attempt and previous healthcare utilization among homeless youth

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Authors

Rie Sakai‐Bizmark · University of California, Los Angeles

Hiraku Kumamaru · Tokyo Health Care University

Dennys Estevez · UCLA Medical Center

Lauren E. M. Bedel · UCLA Medical Center

Emily H. Marr · UCLA Medical Center

Laurie A. Mena · UCLA Medical Center

Mark S. Kaplan ·

Abstract

The association between prior healthcare utilization and decreased risk of suicide attempt among homeless youth may be due to comprehensive care provided during healthcare utilization. It may also reflect the presence of a social network that provided a protective effect.

Topics & Keywords

Homelessness and Social Issues Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Emergency and Acute Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior

Volume 52, Issue 5, pp. 994-1001

DOI: 10.1111/sltb.12897

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