Date of Publication
1-22-2020
Abstract
Adolescent suicide is a serious public health concern in Vermont, and the presence of firearms in the home is a known risk factor. Suicide attempts with firearms are more likely to be completed than attempts with other means, with an 85% mortality rate of suicide with firearms compared to 5% with other means. This project aimed to assess attitudes, comfort, and perceived roles among school personnel in addressing gun safety and access to firearms with Vermont students and parents.
Advisor(s)
Wendy Davis MD
University of Vermont
Kristin Fontaine
University of Vermont
Subjects
Adolescent Health, Educational and Community-Based Programs, Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 License
Recommended Citation
Carpenter, Cari; Chan, Kelly; Greenberg, Jeremy; Heiser, Alyssa; Peterson, Ashleigh; Twining, Peter; Wheeler, Emerson; Fontaine, Kristin; and Davis, Wendy, "Attitudes & Roles Regarding Firearm Access and Suicide Prevention in Vermont Middle & High Schools" (2020). Public Health Projects, 2008-present. 301.
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