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Assessing abuse in female suicide survivors
R E Constantino1, L B Sutton, J Rohay
1School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Holistic Nursing Practice
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Most suicide loss survivors experience abuse, particularly verbal abuse. This abuse can significantly impact their bereavement process and coping mechanisms after losing a spouse to suicide.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Suicide loss is a significant public health issue.
- Bereavement following suicide can be complicated by unique stressors.
- Previous research indicates a link between abuse and mental health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the prevalence of abuse experienced by female suicide loss survivors.
- To investigate the relationship between abuse and the bereavement process in this population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized descriptive statistics to analyze data from 49 female suicide survivors.
- Employed nonparametric Spearman correlation to assess relationships between variables.
- Data were collected as part of a larger nursing postvention study.
Main Results:
- 65.3% of suicide survivors reported experiencing some form of abuse.
- Verbal abuse was the most frequently reported type of abuse.
- A significant correlation was found between experiences of abuse and bereavement outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Abuse is a common experience among female suicide loss survivors.
- Experiences of abuse may negatively influence bereavement and coping strategies.
- Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of abuse in suicide bereavement.