Suicidal Ideation and Correlates in Taiwanese Adolescent Methamphetamine Users

Yen, Cheng‐Fang; Shieh, Bi-Ling

doi:10.1097/01.nmd.0000168243.59956.dd

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“…Although an elevated prevalence of attempted suicide has been observed previously among populations of non-injection MA users in the US (Kalechstein et al, 2000) and Taiwan (Yen and Shieh, 2005), our results suggest that persons who inject MA should be considered at a very high risk of suicide among populations of MA users and the broader global IDU community. Further, this study both builds on previous findings and overcomes many of the limitations of cross-sectional designs by following individuals prospectively and using survival analysis to ensure that the exposure of interest preceded the reports of suicide attempt.…”

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Injection methamphetamine use is associated with an increased risk of attempted suicide: A prospective cohort study

Marshall

Galea

Wood

et al. 2011

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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Background Methamphetamine (MA) use is a growing public health concern in many settings around the world. While some physical and mental health effects associated with injection MA use have been well described, little is known about the relationship between injecting MA and suicidal behavior. We sought to determine whether MA injection was associated with an increased risk of attempting suicide among a prospective cohort of injection drug users (IDUs) in Vancouver, Canada. Methods Between 2001 and 2008, eligible participants enrolled in the Vancouver Injection Drug Users Study (VIDUS) completed semi-annual questionnaires that elicited information regarding sociodemographics, drug use patterns, and mental health problems including suicidal behavior. We used Cox proportional hazards models with time-dependent covariates to determine whether self-reported MA injection was an independent predictor of attempting suicide at subsequent time points. Results Of 1873 eligible participants, 149 (8.0%) reported a suicide attempt, resulting in an incidence density of 2.51 per 100 person-years. Participants who attempted suicide were more likely to be younger (median: 35 vs. 40, p<0.01), female (48.3% vs. 35.1%, p<0.01), and of Aboriginal ancestry (43.6% vs. 31.3%, p<0.01). In a Cox proportional hazards model, MA injection was associated with an 80% increase in the risk of attempting suicide (adjusted hazard ratio = 1.80, 95%CI: 1.08 – 2.99, p=0.02). Conclusions These findings suggest that IDUs who inject MA should be monitored for suicidal behavior. Improved integration of mental health and suicide prevention interventions within harm reduction and drug treatment programs may be fruitful.

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Injection methamphetamine use is associated with an increased risk of attempted suicide: A prospective cohort study

Marshall

Galea

Wood

et al. 2011

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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“…The participants whose total APGAR score was less than the median were classified to have low family support. We also used the 4-point family subscales of the Adolescent Family and Social Life Questionnaire (AFSLQ) to measure the levels of family conflict (4 items) and monitoring (4 items) that were perceived by participants [19]. In this study, the Cronbach's alpha was for levels of family conflict 0.74 and for monitoring 0.83.…”

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Tattooing among high school students in southern Taiwan: The prevalence, correlates and associations with risk‐taking behaviors and depression

Yen¹,

Hsiao²,

Yen³

et al. 2012

The Kaohsiung J of Med Scie

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This study aims to examine the prevalence and sociodemographics, family and peer correlates of tattooing among high school students in southern Taiwan, and to examine the associations between tattooing and a variety of adolescent risk-taking behaviors and depression. A total of 9755 high school students (grades 7 to 12) in southern Taiwan were recruited into this study and completed the questionnaires. The prevalence of tattooing among the adolescents was calculated. The responses were analyzed using the logistic regression analysis models. It was found that 1% of high school students in southern Taiwan had 1 or more tattoos on their bodies. The older students who were perceived to have low family monitoring and who had friends who drink regularly, used illicit drugs, had a criminal record or were in a gang were more likely to have a tattoo. Tattooing was also found to be associated with violence, weekly alcohol consumption, illicit drug use, dropping out of school, unprotected sex, suicidal ideation/attempt, and depression. The results indicate that several demographics, family and peer factors are associated with adolescent tattooing. Tattooing may be an indicator of risk-taking behaviors in high school students.

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“…Serious cardiovascular problems are common among male users (Brecht, O’Brien, Mayrhauser, & Anglin, 2004; Chan, Chen, Lee, & Deng, 1994; Hong, Matsuyama, & Nur, 1991; Perez, Jr., Arsura, & Strategos, 1999; Richards, Johnson, Stark, & Derlet, 1999; Wijetunga, Bhan, Lindsay, & Karch, 2004; Wolkoff, 1997; Yu, Larson, & Watson, 2003), putting a strain on the budgets of local governments. Serious psychiatric disorders emerge or worsen due to its use (Brecht et al, 2004; Liebowitz, McGrath, & Bush, 1980; Meredith, Jaffe, Ang-Lee, & Saxon, 2005; Roberts, Yeager, & Siegel, 2003; Shoptaw, Peck, Reback, & Rotheram-Fuller, 2003; Zweben et al, 2004), including increased risk of suicidality (Yen & Shieh, 2005). Emergency care and first responders bear a considerable burden related to meth use (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2000; Lineberry & Bostwick, 2006).…”

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Behavioral and social correlates of methamphetamine use in a population-based sample of early and later adolescents

Embry¹,

Hankins

Biglan

et al. 2009

Addictive Behaviors

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This paper reports relationships between methamphetamine use and behaviors and social influences using data from a population-based survey of 8th- and 11th-grade students in Oregon for the 2001–2003 school years. We analyze methamphetamine use within a general problem behavior framework to identify malleable correlates of behavior for future prevention interventions. We specifically test two models of methamphetamine use employing logistic regression analysis: one comprised of behaviors and traits of the individual students and another focusing on peer and parental influences. This study finds adolescent methamphetamine use related to several problem behaviors. However, the specific problems vary by grade and are moderated by gender. Findings indicate the need for tailored interventions targeting gender/grade-specific behaviors or problems such as antisocial activities, risky sex, and depression, as well as social influences such as peers engaging in antisocial behaviors or using drugs and parents favoring drug use or poorly monitoring or setting limits for their children.

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Suicidal Ideation and Correlates in Taiwanese Adolescent Methamphetamine Users

Cited by 32 publications

References 23 publications

Injection methamphetamine use is associated with an increased risk of attempted suicide: A prospective cohort study

Injection methamphetamine use is associated with an increased risk of attempted suicide: A prospective cohort study

Tattooing among high school students in southern Taiwan: The prevalence, correlates and associations with risk‐taking behaviors and depression

Behavioral and social correlates of methamphetamine use in a population-based sample of early and later adolescents

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