The prevalence of suicidal behaviours in a group of HIV-positive men.
We studied a convenience sample of 54 HIV-positive men, recruited from HIV/AIDS community based service organizations. Data were collected on HIV risk factors and suicidal behaviours. Fifty-nine percent of the sample reported ever thinking about suicide, and 50% of those individuals reported attempting suicide at some point in their lives. Suicide ideation and attempts were more common among white participants. Suicidal behaviours were prevalent in this sample suggesting a need for mental health and suicide interventions targeted for this population.
Shelton
A J
AJ
Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, USA.
Atkinson
J
J
Risser
J M H
JM
McCurdy
S A
SA
Useche
B
B
Padgett
P M
PM
D000328:Adult; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D020010:Heterosexuality / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015995:Prevalence; D012309:Risk-Taking; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013781:Texas / Q000453:epidemiology