NURSING STUDENTS' ATTITUDES TOWARD SUICIDE AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

Authors : Simla Adagide, Özcan Özdemir, Yunus Kaya

Pages : 194-208

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Publication Date : 2024-11-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Background: While suicide continues to be an increasing public problem today, the attitudes of health professionals affect individuals with suicidal tendencies to receive health services. Aim: This study aimed to determine nursing students’ attitudes toward suicide and individuals with suicidal ideation. Methods: The sample of the cross-sectional study consists of 791 nursing students. The study data were collected using the personal information form, Attitudes Toward Suicide Scale and Attitudes Toward Suicidal Individual Scale. Results: While the highest mean score in the attitudes of the participants toward suicide was the Punishment of Suicide in the Afterlife subdimension, the highest score was the mean score of the Social Acceptance subdimension in the attitude toward suicidal individuals. Attitudes towards suicide and suicidal individuals varied based on demographic factors. Conclusions: Nursing students\' beliefs and perceptions about suicide affect their attitudes toward individuals who commit suicide. Nursing students should be trained in establishing awareness of suicide and therapeutic relationships with suicidal individuals to provide an effective mental health service.
Keywords : intihar, intihara karşı tutumlar, hemşirelik öğrencileri, ruh sağlığı