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Comparative study of the prevalence of suicidal behavior and sexual abuse history in delinquent and non‐delinquent adolescents
Author(s) -
Matsumoto Toshihiko,
Tsutsumi Atsuro,
Izutsu Takashi,
Imamura Fumi,
Chiba Yasuhiko,
Takeshima Tadashi
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
psychiatry and clinical neurosciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.609
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1440-1819
pISSN - 1323-1316
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1819.2009.01929.x
Subject(s) - juvenile delinquency , sexual abuse , psychology , psychiatry , poison control , clinical psychology , suicide prevention , injury prevention , suicidal behavior , medicine , medical emergency
The present study examined the prevalence of suicidal behavior and sexual abuse history in delinquent and non‐delinquent adolescents aged 15–17 years. Results showed that delinquent adolescents, particularly girls, more frequently reported histories of suicidal behavior and sexual abuse than non‐delinquent adolescents.