Suicide Attempts among Latinas who Experienced Early Sex Were Largely Mediated by Substance Abuse
The purpose of this study was to describe the role of substance abuse as a mediating factor between early sexual experiences and suicide attempts among adult Latinas. In our study participants (n=158), nearly 15% had attempted suicide and 39% experienced their first sexual encounter at an age of 15...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
University of North Florida
2009-09-01
|
| Series: | Florida Public Health Review |
| Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1099&context=fphr |