Perceptions about suicide: a qualitative study from southern India.
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-118270
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Studies from India have reported high rates of suicide. We aimed to understand the social and cultural factors that modulate the risks related to suicide.METHODS:
Focus group discussions were conducted with community health workers (1 group) and members of the public (6 groups). In-depth interviews were also conducted with 5 people who had attempted suicide and survived. The interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The results were summarized and analysed using standard procedures.RESULTS:
The most common causes for suicide were interpersonal and family problems, and financial difficulties. Mental illness was also reported as causal. All 5 subjects who had attempted suicide mentioned marital and family discord as the cause. The majority of the general population and all the subjects who had attempted suicide were not aware of any community and support services for the prevention of suicide.CONCLUSION:
Our study reveals that people perceived suicide as an option to overcome interpersonal, family and financial stress among normal individuals as well as those with mental illness. Healthcare providers should place greater emphasis on educating the general public regarding the policies and services available for suicide prevention.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Percepção
/
Suicídio
/
Feminino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
/
Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
/
Entrevistas como Assunto
/
Fatores de Risco
/
Inquéritos Epidemiológicos
/
Grupos Focais
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
/
Estudo de etiologia
/
Pesquisa qualitativa
/
Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS