Firearm Violence Exposure and Suicidal Ideation Among Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness

This study aimed to explore the association between direct exposure, indirect exposure, and perpetration of gun violence and suicidal ideation among young adults experiencing homelessness (YAEH). YAEH (n = 1,426) in seven cities across the U.S. were surveyed. Logistic regression analyses were conduc...

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Published in:Journal of adolescent health 2020-08, Vol.67 (2), p.286-289
Main Authors: Hsu, Hsun-Ta, Fulginiti, Anthony, Petering, Robin, Barman-Adhikari, Anamika, Maria, Diane Santa, Shelton, Jama, Bender, Kimberly, Narendorf, Sarah, Ferguson, Kristin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Firearm laws & regulations
Firearms
Gun violence
Homeless people
Homelessness
Perpetration
Population growth
Prevention programs
Suicidal ideation
Suicide
Suicides & suicide attempts
Victimization
Violence
Young adults
Youth
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Summary:This study aimed to explore the association between direct exposure, indirect exposure, and perpetration of gun violence and suicidal ideation among young adults experiencing homelessness (YAEH). YAEH (n = 1,426) in seven cities across the U.S. were surveyed. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the association between lifetime gun violence exposure and suicidal ideation in the past 12 months. Forty-five percent (n = 641) of YAEH had experienced direct or indirect gun violence, whereas 17% (n = 247) had engaged in gun violence perpetration. Gun violence perpetration is associated with elevated suicidal ideation risk (odds ratio = 1.46; 95% confidence interval = 1.02–2.01) among YAEH. A high percentage of YAEH were exposed to firearm violence. Cross-sector, multiagency collaborations are warranted to reduce firearm violence exposure among this vulnerable population. Homeless service providers should screen for gun violence exposure and suicide risk and target prevention efforts on YAEH with a history of gun violence perpetration.
ISSN:1054-139X
1879-1972
DOI:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.02.018