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Suicide by hanging: A scoping review.
Rachael Sabrinskas1,2, Bridget Hamilton1,3, Catherine Daniel1,4
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia.
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
|November 26, 2021
Summary
Suicide by hanging is a growing concern. This review synthesizes literature on hanging suicides, emphasizing improved prevention strategies and the inclusion of survivor experiences.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
- Criminology
Background:
- Suicide by hanging is increasing globally.
- Contributing factors and prevention strategies require further understanding.
- Limited research addresses the lived experiences of suicide attempt survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand the epidemiology and prevention of suicide by hanging in existing literature.
- To critically appraise the inclusion of survivor lived experiences.
- To identify gaps in current knowledge and prevention efforts.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review methodology was employed.
- Searches were conducted across CINAHL, PubMed, and PsycINFO databases.
- Thirty-six articles focusing on hanging suicide and prevention were included and thematically analyzed.
Main Results:
- Hanging suicides occur in community and controlled environments (prisons, police cells, inpatient units).
- Medical management of near-lethal hangings is a key theme.
- The literature often lacks the inclusion of survivor perspectives.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced education and policy are needed for controlled environments and medical management.
- Responsible media portrayal of hangings is crucial.
- Incorporating lived experiences of survivors is vital for advancing suicide prevention.
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