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Nurses in Guyana, facing the world's highest suicide rate, identified family issues and lack of support as key factors. They highlighted suicide attempts as a cry for help, emphasizing their crucial role in intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Guyana has the world's highest suicide rate, necessitating research into contributing factors.
  • Nurses are vital in addressing psychological distress and understanding suicide's complexities.
  • Limited research exists on healthcare professionals' perspectives on suicide in Guyana.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the attitudes and experiences of Guyanese nurses and nurse assistants regarding suicide.
  • To understand the factors contributing to Guyana's high suicide rate from a nursing perspective.

Main Methods:

  • A focus group was conducted with nine registered nurses and nurse assistants in Georgetown, Guyana.
  • The 70-minute focus group was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim for thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Four major themes emerged: family issues, suicide attempts as a cry for help, lack of support, and nurses' coping mechanisms.
  • Family dysfunction, child maltreatment, poverty, and alcoholism were identified as underlying factors.
  • Nurses are positioned to intervene in family crises related to suicide and its precursors.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses play a critical role in addressing suicide and related issues in Guyana.
  • Establishing forensic nursing in Guyana could validate and enhance nurses' capacity for intervention.
  • Further research and specialized training are needed to support nurses in suicide prevention and care.