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Unveiling shadows: analyzing suicide reporting in Muslim-majority countries vis-à-vis WHO's media guidelines
Rameez A Mahesar1, Sana Shahid2, Saba Asif3
1Department of Media & Communication Studies, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Pakistan.
CNS Spectrums
|October 20, 2023
Summary
Newspaper reporting on suicide in Muslim-majority countries shows poor adherence to World Health Organization guidelines. Pakistan exhibited the highest noncompliance, highlighting the need for improved suicide prevention programs and media responsibility.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Media Studies
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Global studies assess newspaper compliance with World Health Organization media guidelines for responsible suicide reporting.
- Responsible reporting is crucial for suicide prevention efforts worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review studies on newspaper adherence to suicide reporting guidelines in Muslim-majority countries from 2014 to 2022.
- To identify trends and levels of compliance within this specific geopolitical and cultural context.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of PubMed and Google Scholar databases.
- Inclusion of studies published between 2014 and 2022.
- Analysis of 12 eligible studies from various Muslim-majority nations.
Main Results:
- Overall adherence to World Health Organization suicide reporting guidelines was low across the reviewed studies.
- Pakistan demonstrated a particularly high level of nonadherence compared to other included countries.
- Identified studies originated from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, and Egypt.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant gap in responsible suicide reporting by newspapers in Muslim-majority countries.
- Targeted interventions and suicide prevention programs may be necessary to encourage adherence to media guidelines.
- Further research is needed to explore cultural nuances influencing media reporting on suicide.
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