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Understanding Rurality and Associated Suicide Risks: Perspectives of Adolescents and Caregivers.

Sophia E Allen1, Gwenyth Gasper2, Hannah B Leavitt3

  • 1The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Lebanon, New Hampshire; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dartmouth Health, Lebanon, New Hampshire.

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Rural youth suicide rates are high, yet their views are often overlooked. This study highlights how adolescents and caregivers in rural areas perceive rurality, suicide risks like access to lethal means, and barriers to mental healthcare.

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Adolescent HealthBehavioral HealthQualitative ResearchRural HealthSuicide Prevention

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Sociology

Background:

  • United States rural communities have a suicide rate nearly double that of urban areas.
  • Adolescent and caregiver perspectives on rural suicide risks are under-represented in research.
  • Understanding rural-specific factors is crucial for effective suicide prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how rural adolescents and their caregivers conceptualize rural living.
  • To identify perceived suicide risks unique to rural environments.
  • To uncover potential opportunities for suicide risk reduction in rural communities.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 rural adolescents (ages 12-17) and 27 caregivers.
  • Participants presented to emergency departments in New Hampshire and Vermont due to suicidal ideation or attempt.
  • Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using practical thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Key themes included the structural and interpersonal attributes of rurality and differing perspectives.
  • Perceived unique rural suicide risk factors included easy access to lethal means and mental healthcare barriers.
  • Adolescents and caregivers agreed on lethal means access and healthcare barriers but differed on rurality and online resource perceptions.

Conclusions:

  • Findings underscore the need for suicide prevention strategies tailored to rural contexts.
  • Community-specific risk and protective factors, as understood by local youth and caregivers, should guide interventions.
  • Incorporating lived experiences is vital for designing effective and relevant suicide prevention programs.