ArticleBMC psychiatry2018
Suicidal ideations and coping strategies of mothers living with physical disabilities: a qualitative exploratory study in Ghana.
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- Effect of social perspectives in the relationship between suicidal ideation and depression among young women in slums of Kampala, Uganda.BMC psychiatry · 2025Article
- Suicidal behaviours among deaf adolescents in Ghana: a cross-sectional study.Journal of public health (Oxford, England) · 2022Article
- Online media reporting of suicidal behaviour in Ghana: Analysis of adherence to the WHO guidelines.The International journal of social psychiatry · 2021Article
- The Nurse or Midwife at the Crossroads of Caring for Patients With Suicidal and Rigid Religious Ideations in Africa.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundSuicide is higher among adults with disabilities compared to their counterparts without disabilities and suicide is mostly preceded with suicidal ideations. For each successful suicide, there could be many ideations and attempts. Limited scientific data exist on the issue of mothers with disabilities and suicidal ideations. Therefore, this study explored suicidal ideations and coping strategies of mothers living with physical disabilities in Ghana.
methodsQualitative descriptive exploratory design was used and data was collected through individualized in-depth interviews. All participants were purposefully selected after informed consent was sought. Data was audiotaped, transcribed and analyzed inductively using content analysis technique.
resultsAlmost all the women in this study reported suicidal ideations from time to time. Poisoning was the most predominant means which the women had considered to use if they ever attempted the suicide. Suicidal thoughts were precipitated mainly by discrimination. Their resilience and ability to cope were due to self-motivation, children, counselling, assistance from relatives and prayer.
conclusionWe concluded that, it is crucial for all health professionals to explore and identify suicidal intentions among mothers with disabilities for them to be referred to the appropriate units for necessary help.
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