In:
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, Wiley, Vol. 51, No. 3 ( 2021-06), p. 467-477
Abstract:
Little is known about people who have been exposed to a suicide attempt by someone they know. The purpose of this study was to examine how many people have been exposed to a suicide attempt by someone they knew and whether the exposure was associated with general well‐being and suicidal ideation. Method A population‐based online survey was conducted during 2019 in Denmark ( n = 6,191). The associations between exposures to suicide attempt and general well‐being (WHO‐5) and suicidal ideation (Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale) were examined using linear regression analyses. Results Overall, 24.6% reported having experienced a suicide attempt by someone they knew. Of those, 46.5% had experienced a suicide attempt of a close relation and this group reported having been more affected by the event. Those exposed scored lower on general well‐being (b: −3.0; 95% CI: −4.2 to −1.8; p 〉 0.001) and higher on suicidal ideation (b: 1.6; 95% CI: 1.3 – 1.9; p = 0.001) than those not exposed. Half of the exposed reported not having received sufficient support after the event. Conclusion Suicide attempt affects a substantial share of the population, and it might be relevant to ensure that support is available for those exposed perceived to be in need of support.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0363-0234
,
1943-278X
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2045937-3
SSG:
2,1
SSG:
5,2