Firefighter Suicide: A Theoretical Model for a Population Specific Behavioral Autopsy Program.
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| Title: | Firefighter Suicide: A Theoretical Model for a Population Specific Behavioral Autopsy Program. |
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| Authors: | Vega, Luzimar1,2, Johnson-DeLeon, Candice C.2,3 candicejohnson716@gmail.com, Kohalmi, Alicia1,2, Howell, Brittany1,2, Miller, Stephanie1, LeDuc, Todd4,5 |
| Source: | Omega: Journal of Death & Dying. Aug2025, Vol. 91 Issue 3, p1257-1267. 11p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Retrospective studies, *Information resources, *Psychoeducation, *Diversity in the workplace, *Research methodology, *Theory, *Experiential learning, Suicide risk factors, Work, Wounds & injuries, Autopsy, Medical quality control, Suicidal ideation, Evaluation of human services programs, Affinity groups, Interviewing, Descriptive statistics, Suicidal behavior, Work-related injuries, Mathematical models, Social skills, Health behavior, Medical records, Acquisition of data, Job stress, Social support, Fire fighters, Psychosocial factors, Industrial hygiene, Disease incidence, Psychological vulnerability, Social stigma |
| Company/Entity: | United States. Dept. of Veterans Affairs |
| Abstract: | Some research suggests that firefighters are possibly at greater risk than other at-risk first responder/public service populations for suicidality (e.g., police, Veterans, active duty military non-deployed males; Martin et al., 2017 ; Stanley et al., 2015; Stanley et al., 2016). Behavioral autopsies have been utilized to elucidate the clinical picture of other at-risk populations; however, to date there is no proposed or applied model for a suicide behavior autopsy in fire personnel. Developing a standardized suicide behavior autopsy will allow for a comprehensive understanding of firefighters who die by suicide and highlight potential areas for intervention. The aim of this paper is to integrate best practices for autopsy procedures from other high-risk populations into a comprehensive theoretical model for a proposed behavioral health autopsy for firefighters. Our recommended protocol is presented along with relevant limitations, clinical implications, and recommendations for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Some research suggests that firefighters are possibly at greater risk than other at-risk first responder/public service populations for suicidality (e.g., police, Veterans, active duty military non-deployed males; Martin et al., 2017 ; Stanley et al., 2015; Stanley et al., 2016). Behavioral autopsies have been utilized to elucidate the clinical picture of other at-risk populations; however, to date there is no proposed or applied model for a suicide behavior autopsy in fire personnel. Developing a standardized suicide behavior autopsy will allow for a comprehensive understanding of firefighters who die by suicide and highlight potential areas for intervention. The aim of this paper is to integrate best practices for autopsy procedures from other high-risk populations into a comprehensive theoretical model for a proposed behavioral health autopsy for firefighters. Our recommended protocol is presented along with relevant limitations, clinical implications, and recommendations for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00302228 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00302228231151278 |
