Comparison of Families with and without a Suicide Prevention Plan Following a Suicidal Attempt by a Family Member
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 974-978, 2015.
Artículo
en Inglés
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-70184
ABSTRACT
The frequency and extent of the existence of a familial suicide prevention plan may differ across cultures. The aim of this work was, therefore, to determine how common it was for families to develop a suicide prevention plan and to compare the main measures used by families with and without such a plan, after an attempt to commit suicide was made by a member of a family living in a rural area of Korea. On the basis of the presence or absence of a familial suicide prevention plan, we compared 50 recruited families that were divided into 2 groups, with Group A (31 families) employing a familial suicide prevention plan after a suicide attempt by a family member, and Group B (19 families) not doing so. The strategy that was employed most frequently to prevent a reoccurrence among both populations was promoting communication among family members, followed by seeking psychological counseling and/or psychiatric treatment. Contrary to our expectation, the economic burden from medical treatment after a suicide attempt did not influence the establishment of a familial suicide prevention plan. It is a pressing social issue that 38% (19 of 50) of families in this study did not employ a familial suicide prevention plan, even after a family member had attempted suicide. Regional suicide prevention centers and/or health authorities should pay particular attention to these patients and their families.
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Asunto principal:
Planificación de Atención al Paciente
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Intento de Suicidio
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Familia
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Factores de Riesgo
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República de Corea
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Hospitalización
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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