Risk Factors for Suicide Among Professional Athletes.

IF 1.3 4区 医学 Q3 PSYCHIATRY
George A Wilson, Joshua M Smith, Karl J New
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Abstract

Background: Suicide is a major public health concern that affects all demographics. Risk factors for suicide in professional athletes are poorly understood compared with the general population. The goal of this study was (1) to explore the current literature on risk factors for suicide in the population of professional athletes and (2) to formulate a proposed suicide risk identification tool as the first step in the production of a validated screening method specific to this population.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search for relevant publications was carried out through 7 databases.

Results: There is some evidence to suggest that retirement, anabolic androgenic steroid use, sexual abuse victimization, health problems, financial issues, relationship issues, having immigrant parents, having a financially disadvantaged childhood, using self-blame or behavioral disengagement as a coping strategy, changes in appetite or weight, sleep problems, reduced competitiveness, and thinking about a career after retirement are potential risk factors for suicide in this population. There is limited evidence to suggest that having a career in elite or professional sports, participation in contact sports, and participating in specific sports that are not associated with a higher suspected prevalence of performance-enhancing drug use are potential risk factors.

Conclusions: This study identified potential risk factors for suicide among elite and professional athletes. These findings were used to help formulate a proposed suicide risk identification tool. Future research is recommended to explore and clarify specific risk factors for suicide in this population and to test the validity of the proposed tool.

职业运动员自杀的风险因素。
背景:自杀是一个重大的公共卫生问题,影响着所有人口。与普通人群相比,人们对职业运动员自杀的风险因素知之甚少。本研究的目的是:(1) 探讨有关职业运动员自杀风险因素的现有文献;(2) 制定一个拟议的自杀风险识别工具,作为针对该人群制定有效筛查方法的第一步:方法:通过 7 个数据库对相关出版物进行了全面的文献检索:有证据表明,退休、使用合成代谢雄激素类固醇、性虐待伤害、健康问题、经济问题、人际关系问题、父母是移民、童年经济状况不佳、以自责或行为脱离作为应对策略、食欲或体重变化、睡眠问题、竞争力下降以及考虑退休后的职业生涯等,都是这一人群自杀的潜在风险因素。有限的证据表明,从事精英或职业体育运动、参加接触性运动以及参加与使用提高成绩药物的疑似流行率较高无关的特定运动也是潜在的风险因素:本研究发现了精英运动员和职业运动员自杀的潜在风险因素。这些发现有助于制定一个拟议的自杀风险识别工具。建议今后开展研究,探索并明确这一人群中的具体自杀风险因素,并测试所建议工具的有效性。
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CiteScore
2.30
自引率
10.50%
发文量
159
审稿时长
>12 weeks
期刊介绍: Journal of Psychiatric Practice® seizes the day with its emphasis on the three Rs — readability, reliability, and relevance. Featuring an eye-catching style, the journal combines clinically applicable reviews, case studies, and articles on treatment advances with practical and informative tips for treating patients. Mental health professionals will want access to this review journal — for sharpening their clinical skills, discovering the best in treatment, and navigating this rapidly changing field. Journal of Psychiatric Practice combines clinically applicable reviews, case studies, and articles on treatment advances with informative "how to" tips for surviving in a managed care environment.
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