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Delam H, Bazrafshan M. Attempting suicide by Adolescents: A qualitative study. Payesh 2020; 19 (2) :159-166
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1- Student Research Committee, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
2- School of Nursing, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
2- School of Nursing, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
Abstract: (4264 Views)
Objective (s): Since suicide attempt is a major challenge among adolescents, this study aimed to investigate the factors related to suicide attempt among adolescents.
Methods: This study was a qualitative research using the content analysis method. The samples were 10 adolescents with a history of attempted suicide referred to welfare centers in Larestan, Iran, in 2018. Purposeful sampling was used. Data collection continued through in-depth semi-structured interviews until data saturation achieved.
Results: Five themes emerged for m the analysis: failure in love, family involvement, family disruption, psychological problems, and ineffective coping strategies.
Conclusion: According to the findings it seems that an appropriate support system focusing on prevention of risk factors might help to prevent suicide attempt in adolescents. Training on how to cope with stress and increasing adolescents' access to specialized counseling services also might be useful.
Methods: This study was a qualitative research using the content analysis method. The samples were 10 adolescents with a history of attempted suicide referred to welfare centers in Larestan, Iran, in 2018. Purposeful sampling was used. Data collection continued through in-depth semi-structured interviews until data saturation achieved.
Results: Five themes emerged for m the analysis: failure in love, family involvement, family disruption, psychological problems, and ineffective coping strategies.
Conclusion: According to the findings it seems that an appropriate support system focusing on prevention of risk factors might help to prevent suicide attempt in adolescents. Training on how to cope with stress and increasing adolescents' access to specialized counseling services also might be useful.
type of study: Descriptive |
Received: 2020/02/12 | Accepted: 2020/04/7 | ePublished ahead of print: 2020/04/27 | Published: 2020/05/5
Received: 2020/02/12 | Accepted: 2020/04/7 | ePublished ahead of print: 2020/04/27 | Published: 2020/05/5
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