Prevalence and Correlates of Suicidal Ideation Among Parolees

Yu, Sung-suk Violet; Sung, Hung‐En; Mellow, Jeff; Shlosberg, Amy

doi:10.1176/appi.ps.201300062

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“…Although prior research has yielded evidence of a relationship between incarceration and suicide among the general population (Binswanger et al, 2007(Binswanger et al, , 2011Fazel et al, 2008;Rosen et al, 2008;Yu et al, 2014), few researchers have studied the link between incarceration and suicide among transgender individuals. The current study addresses this gap in the literature by focusing on the possible role of correctional policies on attempted suicide among transgender individuals who have been incarcerated.…”

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“…Researchers have begun to focus on the relationship between incarceration and suicide (Binswanger, Blatchford, Lindsay, & Stern, 2011; Binswanger et al, 2007; Fazel, Cartwright, Norman-Mott, & Hawton, 2008; Rosen, Schoenbach, & Wohl, 2008; Yu, Sung, Mellow, & Shlosberg, 2014). While many of these studies focus on the overall population of previously incarcerated individuals, certain populations of inmates face unique circumstances in the correctional system that may negatively impact their well-being.…”

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Correctional Policy and Attempted Suicide Among Transgender Individuals

Drakeford

2018

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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Little research has examined the link between incarceration and suicide among transgender individuals. Transgender inmates face unique circumstances within the correctional setting that expose them to potentially harmful conditions, including correctional policies that limit access to proper medical care and expose them to threats of harassment and violence. Using data from the 2011 National Transgender Discrimination Survey, this article examines the link between incarceration and suicide among transgender individuals by focusing on the link between correctional policies and attempted suicide among transgender individuals who have been incarcerated. Multivariate results suggest that correctional policies regarding health care and housing may deleteriously impact transgender inmates.

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Correctional Policy and Attempted Suicide Among Transgender Individuals

Drakeford

2018

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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“…Traditional suicide risk factors including unemployment, no access to health care, mental health issues, and substance dependence were all identified as risk factors for suicide attempts among a community corrections population (McCullumsmith et al, 2013). A recent study on SI of parolees showed that access to health care may lower the chances of SI among parolees (Yu, Sung, Mellow, & Shlosberg, 2014). Being older, White, and having a medical condition also increased the risk of suicide (Clark et al, 2013).…”

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Suicidal Ideation of Probationers

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2015

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Abstract. Background: Gender is often related to different life stressors and mental health disorders, but a limited amount of research examines risks of suicidal ideation of probationers by gender. Aims: The aim of this study was to examine gender differences in suicidal ideation of probationers. Method: Using a national sample of 3,014 male and 1,306 female probationers with data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2009–2011), multivariate regression analysis was conducted. Results: Male and female probationers display similar demographic characteristics although their life circumstances and experiences seem different. Female probationers in the study were more likely to experience financial, psychological, and residential stressors than male probationers were. Female probationers were also more likely to have received medical and/or psychiatric treatments. Female probationers were exposed to more suicidal ideation risks than male probationers were. Additionally, no protective factors to suicidal ideation were found for female probationers. Conclusion: The findings suggest that a gender-specific approach to suicidal ideation of probationers may lessen the prevalence of suicidal ideation of this largely neglected population.

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“…Although suicide attempt rates among incarcerated persons are up to six times higher than those living in the community, 8 data on suicide attempt following community re-entry are essentially unknown. Whereas large national surveys, such as the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, have been used to estimate suicidal ideation in those recently released from prison, 9 suicide attempts cannot be confirmed. However, in 2008, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mandated that health system facilities track attempted suicides at local and national levels through oversight of local suicide prevention coordinators, 10 providing the rare opportunity to reliably examine suicide attempts.…”

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