Knowledge, attitudes, and experiences in suicide assessment and management: a qualitative study among primary health care workers in southwestern Uganda

Knowledge, attitudes, and experiences in suicide assessment and management: a qualitative study among primary health care workers in southwestern Uganda

Abstract Background Suicide is one of the leading causes of death globally, with over 75% of all suicides occurring in low-and middle-income Countries. Although 25% of people have contact with their health care workers before suicide attempts, most never receive proper suicide assessment and managem...

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Main Authors: Godfrey Z. Rukundo, Edith K. Wakida, Samuel Maling, Mark M. Kaggwa, Baker M. Sserumaga, Letizia M. Atim, Clara D. Atuhaire, Celestino Obua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Suicide assessment
management of suicidal behaviors
primary health care
Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04244-z

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