Background: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
(POTS) is a chronic invisible illness characterized by orthostatic intolerance
and increased heart rate upon standing (
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Predictive and protective factors in suicidal behavior among males diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome
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Department of Biology, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
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Department of Sociology, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
*Correspondence: cpederson@wittenberg.edu (Cathy L. Pederson)
J. Mens. Health 2022, 18(2), 46;
https://doi.org/10.31083/jomh.2021.135
Submitted: 23 August 2021 | Accepted: 24 September 2021 | Published: 10 February 2022
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Do men and women differ when it comes to suicidal behavior?)
Copyright: © 2022 The Author(s). Published by IMR Press.
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Keywords
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
Male
Quality of life
Perceived burdensomeness
Fearlessness about death
Suicidal behavior