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Predictors Of Suicide Attempts In 3.322 Patients With Affective Disorders And Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, J. A. Gallego, V. Rachamallu, E. Y. Yuen, S. Fink, L. M. Duque, J. M. Kane
Predictors Of Suicide Attempts In 3.322 Patients With Affective Disorders And Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, J. A. Gallego, V. Rachamallu, E. Y. Yuen, S. Fink, L. M. Duque, J. M. Kane
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This study explores risk factors for suicide attempts using the electronic health records of 3322 patients with either schizophrenia spectrum disorders or affective disorders who underwent a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation at the Emergency Department at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center or the Hillside Evaluation Center at The Zucker Hillside Hospital from August 3rd 2011 to July 5th 2012. Multivariate regression analyses showed, after adjusting for sex, that previous suicidal attempts and financial or relationship losses were significantly associated with a current suicidal attempt. Additionally, higher odds of having a suicidal attempt were also found in those subjects with a …