Resource Tag: UNITED STATES. NEW MEXICO

Vital statistics data for New Mexico, 1958-87, was examined for suicides & homicides among Hispanics, Native Americans & non-Hispanic whites. High age-adjusted rates for suicide & homicide were found among Hispanics & Native American males while suicide rates among Native American women were comparatively low. Homicide rates for all males increased substantially. It is concluded […]

This descriptive, demographic, epidemiological study examines completed suicides among the Apache, Navajo & Pueblo Indians of New Mexico from 1957-1979, & is both longitudinal & comparative in nature. Demograghic & situational variables are examined, explanations for suicide in Native American groups are discussed & compared to study findings, which are presented in detail. 67 Refs. […]

This study examines suicide among the Apache, Navajo & Pueblo Indians of New Mexico from 1957-79. Demographic & situational variables are examined for the cultural groups & similarities & differences are noted. Age-specific trends show increases in youthful suicides as well as some increase for those 55 yrs & older in 2 of the groups. […]

This article examines contemorary suicide methods in pregnancy as clues to the developmental meaning of the act. Discusses the problem of concealment, both of the suicidal act & the pregnancy. List characteristics of 9 pregnancy related suicides in New Mexico. 3 contemporary case examples are described. Common themes include conflict with husband, multiple illnesses, need […]

Data from a 1942 field study & other sources were used to study patterns in 33 Navajo suicides. Only 4 cases involved women. The method of suicide appeared to be dictated by availability of means. Two principal motives for suicide were interpersonal problems/grief & avoidance of the consequences of crime or illness. It was found […]

Study to determine the rates and demographic characteristics of student suicides in higher education within the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, and a comparison with studies from Berkeley, Harvard and Yale. (KB)

Using death certificates as the primary source, this study examines completed suicides among the Apache, Navajo and Pueblo Indians of New Mexico from 1957 to 1979. (KB)

This article details the cases of 18 New Mexico patients with self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the face. Amost all were young males, 14 patients were Native American, & 16 patients were intoxicated at the time of injury. The precipitating conditions were usually interpersonal conflict or acculturation difficulties. The effect of different guns is described, as […]