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Distress and Factors Associated with Suicidal Ideation in Veterans Living with Cancer.

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUNDS AND OBJECTIVES: Eliminating veteran suicide is a top priority for the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Veterans with cancer may be at particular risk for suicidal ideation (SI). The current study aimed to understand factors associated with distress in veterans with cancer who were referred for psychology services, and identify problems associated with SI. METHODS: Health records of veterans with cancer (N = 174) were reviewed to abstract data, including results of National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Distress Thermometer and Problems List and clinical suicide risk assessments. RESULTS: < .001). CONCLUSIONS: This study is among the first to find partner problems as a suicide risk factor for veterans with cancer; and, underscore the importance of assessing for partner problems and suicidal ideation among veterans with cancer. This study supports the VA mission to end veteran suicide and addresses a gap in current literature by investigating the understudied population of veterans living with cancer and risk factors for SI.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Samantha O Munson, Patricia Cabrera-Sanchez, Stephanie N Miller, Kristin M Phillips

Institution: James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3087586425

FWCI: 0.277

Cites: 20

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10