The Aftermath of Suicide: A Qualitative Study With Guyanese Families
Autor: | Carla J. Groh, Maureen Anthony, Jean Gash |
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Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Social stigma media_common.quotation_subject Social Stigma Shame 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Adaptation Psychological medicine Humans Family 030212 general & internal medicine Survivors Psychiatry media_common Social Support Focus Groups Focus group 030227 psychiatry Distress Suicide Postvention Feeling Female Guyana Pshychiatric Mental Health Psychology Qualitative research Meaning (linguistics) |
Zdroj: | Archives of psychiatric nursing. 32(3) |
ISSN: | 1532-8228 |
Popis: | Introduction The suicide rate in Guyana was five times higher than the world average in 2014 (WHO) which puts Guyana at the top of the list with 44.2 per 100,000 people, the highest suicide rate in the world. For every completed suicide, there are survivors who experience high levels of psychological, physical, and social distress, and report feelings of guilt, shame, social stigma, and search for meaning. Aim The aim of this qualitative study was to explore how family members coped and understand the suicide of their loved one, and to determine what resources were available to help them during this transition. Method Ten family members were recruited to participate in a focus group. The focus group lasted approximately 90 min and was recorded. The audio recordings were later transcribed. Results Four overarching themes emerged from the data: (1) perceived causes of suicide, (2) perceived solutions, (3) barriers to helping persons who are suicidal, and (4) personal and community reactions to suicide. Implications for practice Nurses in Guyana are uniquely positioned to take a leadership role in creating and implementing postvention programs for suicide survivors that are culturally and ethnically relevant. Opportunities to partner with schools of nursing in higher income countries are explored. |
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