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- Title
Rural Perspectives on Suicide Prevention in Canada.
- Authors
Thomson, Andrea E.; Waddell-Henowitch, Candice; Herron, Rachel; Epp, Donna; Rauch, Kyrra; Ryan, Kimberley D.; Mullins, Sharran
- Abstract
Rural residence has been identified as a risk factor for suicide, especially for men. Little qualitative research exists on rural suicide, which might help deepen understandings of prevention strategies within rural places. Therefore, virtual focus groups were held across six Canadian provinces to give voice to rural community members and service workers about suicide prevention. Barriers to accessing services and the need to strengthen rural support networks were discussed. Enhancing peer support was highlighted as a strategy to better address the needs of rural Canadians.
- Subjects
CANADA; SUICIDE risk factors; AFFINITY groups; SOCIAL support; FOCUS groups; HEALTH services accessibility; SUICIDE prevention; RURAL conditions; SOCIAL workers; PEER counseling; RISK assessment; QUALITATIVE research; PATIENTS' attitudes; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; RURAL population
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, 2023, Vol 42, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0713-3936
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7870/cjcmh-2023-003