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Short-term suicide awareness curriculum.

K J Abbey1, C H Madsen, R Polland

  • 1Florida State University.

Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study evaluated a suicide awareness curriculum, finding that lectures combined with handouts significantly improved student knowledge and intervention skills compared to handouts alone. The findings highlight the effectiveness of comprehensive instructional methods for suicide prevention education.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Suicide remains a significant public health concern, necessitating effective prevention strategies.
  • Educational interventions are crucial for raising awareness and equipping individuals with knowledge and skills to address suicide.
  • Assessing the efficacy of different curriculum delivery methods is vital for optimizing educational impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a suicide awareness curriculum.
  • To compare two methods of information delivery: lectures with handouts versus handouts only.
  • To determine which instructional approach yields superior outcomes in suicide knowledge and intervention readiness.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was employed to assess the curriculum's impact.

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  • Participants received either a comprehensive curriculum (lectures and handouts) or a limited curriculum (handouts only).
  • Dependent variables included the Suicide Intervention Response Inventory (SIRI), Knowledge of Suicide Test (KOST), Suicide Prevention Questionnaire (SPQ), and vignette assessments.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant main effect for treatment was observed across all dependent measures.
    • Students receiving lectures and handouts scored significantly higher on the Knowledge of Suicide Test (KOST) and vignette assessments.
    • These results indicate that the lecture component was instrumental in enhancing performance on knowledge-based and scenario-specific tasks.

    Conclusions:

    • The suicide awareness curriculum, particularly when delivered with lectures and handouts, is effective in improving student knowledge and response capabilities.
    • Lectures play a crucial role in enhancing the acquisition of suicide-related knowledge and the ability to apply it in practical scenarios.
    • Findings support the integration of interactive or didactic instructional methods alongside informational materials for robust suicide prevention education.