Journal Critique: Is there a Specific Relationship Between Childhood Sexual and Physical Abuse and Repeated Suicidal Behavior?

Journal: Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal
Volume 28, Issue 8, August 2004, Pages 863-875
Is there a specific relationship between childhood sexual and physical abuse and repeated suicidal behavior?
Mette Ystgaard, Ingbejorg Hestetun, Mitchell Leob, and Lars Mehlum<Tab/>
Purpose
Studies show that childhood sexual and physical abuses predict repeated suicide attempts and self-mutilation. Little is known about the importance of sexual and physical abuse when compared to other severe childhood adversities with respect to chronic suicidal behavior. …