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Suicide prevention: A qualitative study with Thai secondary school students
Surachai Chaniang1, Kamonnat Klongdee1, Yupared Jompaeng1
1Boromarajjonani College of Nursing Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom University, 48000, Thailand.
Belitung Nursing Journal
|July 31, 2023
Summary
Thai adolescents perceive academic pressure, bullying, and social media as key suicide causes. Prevention strategies include peer support and parental involvement, highlighting needs for online learning platforms and mental health programs.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Mental Health Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Suicide is a critical global health issue, ranking as the second leading cause of death among adolescents worldwide.
- Understanding the specific factors contributing to adolescent suicide and effective prevention strategies is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Thai secondary school students' perceptions of suicide causes.
- To explore students' views on suicide prevention methods.
- To identify students' learning needs for suicide prevention initiatives.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive qualitative research design was utilized.
- Purposive sampling included 32 adolescents for focus groups and 10 for in-depth interviews.
- Content analysis was applied to data collected between September 2019 and March 2020.
Main Results:
- Identified suicide causes: parental academic expectations, bullying, family issues, romantic relationships, stress management deficits, social media influence, and substance use.
- Perceived prevention strategies: peer support, parental and school support, professional help, and self-belief.
- Learning needs: development of online suicide prevention platforms and integrated mental health promotion projects.
Conclusions:
- Findings can inform nurses and health professionals in developing targeted suicide prevention programs for adolescents.
- Results provide evidence for policy development in adolescent suicide prevention, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration.
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