Clinicians' perspectives on strategies for suicide prevention in Pakistan: a qualitative inquiry.
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| Title: | Clinicians' perspectives on strategies for suicide prevention in Pakistan: a qualitative inquiry. |
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| Authors: | Ali, Syeda Ayat-e-Zainab, Saleem, Tamkeen, Ventriglio, Antonio |
| Source: | International Review of Psychiatry. May/Jun2025, Vol. 37 Issue 3/4, p368-377. 10p. |
| Subjects: | Medical protocols, Policy sciences, Nonprofit organizations, Health literacy, Qualitative research, Patient safety, Interviewing, Health policy, Physicians' attitudes, Strategic planning, Communities, Psychoeducation, Fundraising, Suicide prevention, Telemedicine, Counseling, Community-based social services |
| Geographic Terms: | Pakistan |
| Abstract: | Suicide is a public health concern and represents one of the increasing causes of mortality worldwide. In Pakistan, the severity of suicide is worsened by the lack of a national prevention program and adequate mental health facilities. This study, through 16 in-depth interviews with clinicians, aimed to identify prevention strategies. Two main categories emerged: community-level strategies (eg raising awareness, psychoeducation, restricting access to lethal means) and clinician-level strategies (eg training programs, safety plans, fundraising, tele-counseling). Effective prevention requires comprehensive policies to overcome existing barriers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Suicide is a public health concern and represents one of the increasing causes of mortality worldwide. In Pakistan, the severity of suicide is worsened by the lack of a national prevention program and adequate mental health facilities. This study, through 16 in-depth interviews with clinicians, aimed to identify prevention strategies. Two main categories emerged: community-level strategies (eg raising awareness, psychoeducation, restricting access to lethal means) and clinician-level strategies (eg training programs, safety plans, fundraising, tele-counseling). Effective prevention requires comprehensive policies to overcome existing barriers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09540261 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09540261.2024.2401064 |
