Suicide among men in Ghana: The burden of masculinity
Johnny Andoh-Arthur1, Birthe Loa Knizek1, Joseph Osafo2
1a Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Mental Health , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , Trondheim , Norway.
Abstract:
In Ghana, some studies have reported a high rate for both fatal and non-fatal suicidal behaviors among men. The current study aimed at understanding the psychosocial circumstances involved in male suicides. We interviewed between two to seven close relations of each of 12 men who died by suicide. Interpretative phenomenological analysis of data indicates that experiences of shame related to loss of economic control, breach of patriarchal norms, and threats to sexual competence contributed to the suicides. Addressing socioeconomic issues, creating opportunities for men to disclose their emotions, and identifying sources of these emotions may help prevent suicide among men.
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