Suicide Stigma among Medical Students in Puerto Rico

Suicide is a global public health issue and the 10th leading cause of death, regardless of age, in the U.S. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens with one of the highest rates of suicide ideation and attempts (SIA) among all Latino sub-groups. Research has found that stigma is a risk factor for SIA. Medic...

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Main Authors: Eliut Rivera-Segarra, Ernesto Rosario-Hernández, Paola Carminelli-Corretjer, Nelmit Tollinchi-Natali, Norka Polanco-Frontera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/7/1366