CompletedNot Applicable

Veterans Living With HIV/AIDS: A Pilot Study Examining Risk Factors Associated With Self-Directed Violence

United States20 participantsStarted 2012-09

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this project is to gather pilot data related to risk factors associated with suicide in Veterans with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and to develop an educational and interventional tool and instructional guide that can be utilized by local and national providers to increase understanding regarding suicide risk assessment. There are no hypotheses associated with this qualitative pilot study.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between ages 18 to 90 * Have a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS * Currently receiving HIV/AIDS treatment * Currently receiving or eligible to receive physical and/or mental health care through the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Exclusion Criteria: * Psychosis at time of interview as determined by observation and/or interview. * Intoxication via alcohol or other illicit drugs at time of assessment as determined by observation and/or interview.

What they're measuring

Semi-Structured Interview

Timeframe: Interview conducted one time per participant (completion time: approximately 1 hour)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01748968

SponsorVA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

Sponsor typeFED

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2015-09

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