Date of Award
6-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Health
Department
Health Science and Human Ecology
First Reader/Committee Chair
Becerra, Monideepa
Abstract
Objective: The goal of this study was to conduct a systematic review of suicidal ideation and associated factors among US veterans.
Methods: PRISMA guidelines for identifying and collecting published peer-reviewed articles were employed. Article characteristics were assessed, and trends were analyzed.
Results: Study results show that US veterans have higher rates of suicide as compared to non-US veterans. Among US veterans, the most common means of suicide was firearms, especially among males. Factors such as gun legislation was related to suicide rate among the population.
Conclusion: Veteran suicide prevention must be a public health priority. Prevention measures should further address sex differences, as well as policy considerations that perpetuate such rates.
Recommended Citation
Moore, Champagne D., "SUICIDAL IDEATION AMONG UNITED STATES VETERANS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW" (2020). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1042.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1042