Childhood Maltreatment, PTSD, and Suicidal Behavior among African American Females.

Thompson, Martie P.; Kaslow, Nadine J.; Lane, Danielle Bradshaw; Kingree, J. B.

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ERIC Number: EJ619304

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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Childhood Maltreatment, PTSD, and Suicidal Behavior among African American Females.

Thompson, Martie P.; Kaslow, Nadine J.; Lane, Danielle Bradshaw; Kingree, J. B.

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, v15 n1 p3-15 Jan 2000

Investigates how childhood maltreatment and current post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) predict nonfatal suicide attempts among 335 African American women. PTSD in combination with any of the maltreatments of childhood increased the risk of suicide attempts. Suggests that interventions designed to reduce suicidal behavior should focus on women with PTSD and history of child abuse. (Author/JDM)

Descriptors: Adults, Blacks, Child Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Females, Intervention, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Self Destructive Behavior, Suicide

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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