Understanding suicide attempts and unintentional drowning deaths through data analysis
Official title: CE-22-008 Using Data Linkage to Understand Suicide Attempts, Self-Harm and Unintentional Drowning Deaths
Funded at Seattle-King County Public Health Dept · NIH-10827489 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to better understand and prevent suicide attempts, self-harm, and accidental drownings in King County, Washington, by combining information from emergency services and health care to find out what puts people at risk and what can help keep them safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle-King County Public Health Dept NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $349,999 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CE003503-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10827489 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk of suicide or self-harm, as well as those affected by unintentional drowning incidents.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in King County or who are not at risk for suicide or self-harm may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve our understanding of suicide attempts, self-harm, and unintentional drowning deaths by linking various data sources in King County, Washington. By integrating information from emergency services, health care systems, and demographic data, the project seeks to identify risk factors and protective measures that can inform prevention strategies. The approach involves developing a robust data linkage and quality assurance process to ensure accurate analysis and insights. This comprehensive analysis will help public health officials and community organizations implement targeted interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention strategies for suicide and self-harm, ultimately saving lives.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using data linkage to identify risk factors for suicide and self-harm, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful findings.
Where this research is happening
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Seattle-King County Public Health Dept
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Matheson, Alastair — Seattle-King County Public Health Dept
- Study coordinator: Matheson, Alastair
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.