Hsun-Ta Hsu1, Anthony Fulginiti2, Robin Petering3, Anamika Barman-Adhikari2, Diane Santa Maria4, Jama Shelton5, Kimberly Bender2, Sarah Narendorf6, Kristin Ferguson7. 1. School of Social Work, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. Electronic address: tah@missouri.edu. 2. Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado. 3. Lens Co., Los Angeles, California. 4. Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas. 5. Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York City, New York. 6. Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, Houston, Texas. 7. School of Social Work, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona.
Abstract
PURPOSE: 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). METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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.
PURPOSE: 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). METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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.
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