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Master of Public Health

Evaluation and Disposition of Medicaid-Insured Children and Adolescents With Suicide Attempts.

AUTHORS

Williams CL , Cooper WO , Balmer LS , Dudley JA , Gideon PS , DeRanieri MM , Stratton SM , Callahan ST , . Academic pediatrics. 2014 6 16; ().

ABSTRACT

Guidelines and quality of care measures for the evaluation of adolescent suicidal behavior recommend prompt mental health evaluation, hospitalization of high-risk youth, and specific follow-up plans-all of which may be influenced by sociodemographic factors. The aim of this study was to identify sociodemographic characteristics associated with variations in the evaluation of youth with suicidal behavior.

Guidelines and quality of care measures for the evaluation of adolescent suicidal behavior recommend prompt mental health evaluation, hospitalization of high-risk youth, and specific follow-up plans-all of which may be influenced by sociodemographic factors. The aim of this study was to identify sociodemographic characteristics associated with variations in the evaluation of youth with suicidal behavior.

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