Nonfatal suicidal behaviors among former active duty servicemembers—United States, 2013–2019
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Nonfatal suicidal behaviors among former active duty servicemembers—United States, 2013–2019

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      Mil Behav Health
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      Introduction:

      Examine characteristics associated with increased odds of nonfatal suicidal behaviors among former active-duty servicemembers (F-ADSM) using data from the 2013–2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).

      Methods:

      F-ADSM were respondents who reported being separated/retired from the military and previously serving on active-duty. For each outcome of interest (suicidal ideation, made a suicide plan, made a suicide attempt), we used multivariable logistic regression with backwards elimination to identify characteristics with statistically significant associations.

      Results:

      In the 12 months preceding the survey, 3.6% of F-ADSM reported suicidal ideation, 1.0% reported making a plan, and 0.3% reported making a suicide attempt. There were increased odds of self-reported suicide attempts among F-ADSM who were female; aged 18–49 years; non-Hispanic black; gay or bisexual; divorced/separated or widowed; not employed; in poverty; binged alcohol in the past month; or ever had a major depressive episode.

      Conclusions:

      Suicide can be prevented through a comprehensive, upstream approach addressing veteran’s holistic needs to prevent them from becoming suicidal in the first place, and support veterans at increased risk.

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      Mil Behav Health. 11(1-2):45-53
    • Pubmed ID:
      37969570
    • Pubmed Central ID:
      PMC10641751
    • Document Type:
      Journal Article
    • Funding:
      CC999999/ImCDC/Intramural CDC HHSUnited States/
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