Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 37, Issue 4 , Pages 337.e11-337.e16 , October 2005

Factors relating to adolescent suicidal behavior: a cross-sectional Malaysian school survey

  • Paul C.Y. Chen, M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Community Medicine, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Professor Paul C. Y. Chen, Department of Community Medicine, International Medical University, Sesama Centre, Plaza Komanwel, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    • ,
  • Lai Kah Lee, M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Community Medicine, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    • ,
  • Kam Cheong Wong, M.Sc.

      Affiliations

    • International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    • ,
  • Jagmohni Kaur, M.Sc.

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Skills Unit, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Received 20 February 2004 ,Accepted 14 October 2004.

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PII: S1054-139X(05)00141-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.10.018

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 37, Issue 4 , Pages 337.e11-337.e16 , October 2005

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