Religion, spirituality, and suicide risk in Iraq and Afghanistan era veterans.

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Title: Religion, spirituality, and suicide risk in Iraq and Afghanistan era veterans.
Authors: Smigelsky, Melissa A. (AUTHOR), Jardin, Charles (AUTHOR), Nieuwsma, Jason A. (AUTHOR), Brancu, Mira (AUTHOR), Meador, Keith G. (AUTHOR), Molloy, Kiera G. (AUTHOR), Elbogen, Eric B. (AUTHOR), VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC Workgroup (CORPORATE AUTHOR)
Source: Depression & Anxiety (1091-4269). Aug2020, Vol. 37 Issue 8, p728-737. 10p. 4 Charts.
Subjects: Veterans, Attempted suicide, Spirituality, Suicide, Psychiatric research, Suicide risk factors, Religious psychology
Geographic Terms: Afghanistan, Iraq, Middle Atlantic States
Abstract: Background: United States military veterans experience disproportionate rates of suicide relative to the general population. Evidence suggests religion and spirituality may impact suicide risk, but less is known about which religious/spiritual factors are most salient. The present study sought to identify the religious/spiritual factors most associated with the likelihood of having experienced suicidal ideation and attempting suicide in a sample of recent veterans.Methods: Data were collected from 1002 Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans (Mage  = 37.68; 79.6% male; 54.1% non-Hispanic White) enrolled in the ongoing Veterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center multi-site Study of Post-Deployment Mental Health.Results: In multiple regression models with stepwise deletion (p < .05), after controlling for depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnoses, independent variables that demonstrated a significant effect on suicidal ideation were perceived lack of control and problems with self-forgiveness. After controlling for age, PTSD diagnosis, and substance use problems, independent variables that demonstrated a significant effect on suicide attempt history were perceived as punishment by God and lack of meaning/purpose.Conclusions: Clinical screening for spiritual difficulties may improve detection of suicidality risk factors and refine treatment planning. Collaboration with spiritual care providers, such as chaplains, may enhance suicide prevention efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: &lt;bold&gt;Background: &lt;/bold&gt;United States military veterans experience disproportionate rates of suicide relative to the general population. Evidence suggests religion and spirituality may impact suicide risk, but less is known about which religious/spiritual factors are most salient. The present study sought to identify the religious/spiritual factors most associated with the likelihood of having experienced suicidal ideation and attempting suicide in a sample of recent veterans.&lt;bold&gt;Methods: &lt;/bold&gt;Data were collected from 1002 Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans (Mage  = 37.68; 79.6% male; 54.1% non-Hispanic White) enrolled in the ongoing Veterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center multi-site Study of Post-Deployment Mental Health.&lt;bold&gt;Results: &lt;/bold&gt;In multiple regression models with stepwise deletion (p &lt; .05), after controlling for depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnoses, independent variables that demonstrated a significant effect on suicidal ideation were perceived lack of control and problems with self-forgiveness. After controlling for age, PTSD diagnosis, and substance use problems, independent variables that demonstrated a significant effect on suicide attempt history were perceived as punishment by God and lack of meaning/purpose.&lt;bold&gt;Conclusions: &lt;/bold&gt;Clinical screening for spiritual difficulties may improve detection of suicidality risk factors and refine treatment planning. Collaboration with spiritual care providers, such as chaplains, may enhance suicide prevention efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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