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Distinguishing the Types of Knowledge and the Relationship to Behavioral Intentions and Referral Behavior

Abstract:

Suicide is a critical public health concern which nationally accounts for approximately 34,000 deaths per year and is considered the 11th leading cause of death in the US, outranking even homicide (CDC, 2010; McIntosh, 2009). In Florida, suicide is the 9th leading cause of death. The prevalence of suicide among youth is especially startling; according to the Centers for Disease Control (2010), suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds with nearly 14 percent of high schools students having considered suicide within the past year (YRBS, 2010). More specifically, in Duval county, FL, approximately 14 percent of students had seriously considered suicide, and ten percent of these individuals had a suicide attempt that resulted in a visit to a health-care professional (YRBS, 2010). Given these concerning statistics, a great effort is being made to increase awareness and prevention of youth suicide …