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Positive Relationships with Adults and Resilience to Suicide Attempt among New Mexico Hispanic Adolescents

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  • Meryn Hall

    (Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Fresno, CA 93701, USA)

  • Lynne Fullerton

    (Department of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA)

  • Dan Green

    (New Mexico Department of Health, Epidemiology and Response Division, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA)

  • Courtney A. FitzGerald

    (Department of Pediatrics, University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center, Albuquerque, NM 87101, USA)

Abstract

Suicide is a leading cause of adolescent death and has increased in recent years. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect that relationships with adults at home and in the community had on the probability of suicide attempts of Hispanic teenagers in New Mexico. Data from the 2019 New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey were analyzed to identify the ways in which relationships with adults influenced suicide attempts among Hispanic adolescent students. The examined factors included: relationships with adults in the home and in the community and with same-age friends, and participation in hobbies or organizations outside of school. The resiliency factors were similar for male and female Hispanic students. As positive relationships with adults at home or in the community increased, the probability of suicide attempts decreased by 37–54%. Positive relationships with same-age friends were also associated with reduced suicide attempts. Community organization involvement and hobbies affected males and females differently. Adults at home and in the community can decrease the risk of suicide for Hispanic teenagers through supportive relationships. Hybrid programs focusing on adolescent health, positive communication, and academic support, which integrate adults from home and community environments, show promise in reducing suicidal thoughts and other risk behaviors.

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  • Meryn Hall & Lynne Fullerton & Dan Green & Courtney A. FitzGerald, 2021. "Positive Relationships with Adults and Resilience to Suicide Attempt among New Mexico Hispanic Adolescents," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-13, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:19:p:10430-:d:649625
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    1. Madelyn S. Gould & Alison M. Lake & Marjorie Kleinman & Hanga Galfalvy & Saba Chowdhury & Alison Madnick, 2018. "Exposure to Suicide in High Schools: Impact on Serious Suicidal Ideation/Behavior, Depression, Maladaptive Coping Strategies, and Attitudes toward Help-Seeking," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-17, March.
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