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ArticlePrimary health care research & development2022

Coping with suicide loss: a qualitative study in primary health care.

Kadri Suija, Liis Rooväli, Merli Aksen, Heti Pisarev, Anneli Uusküla, Raul-Allan Kiivet

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  1. Surviving families: experiences of losing a family member to suicide.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem · 2025
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Kadri SuijaInstitute of Family Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.ORCID 0000-0003-3364-7372
Liis RooväliInstitute of Family Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Merli AksenThe Centre for Applied Social Sciences, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Heti PisarevInstitute of Family Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Anneli UuskülaInstitute of Family Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.ORCID 0000-0002-4036-3856
Raul-Allan KiivetInstitute of Family Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.

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Abstract

aimTo analyze how people cope with suicide loss and the implications for primary health care.

backgroundPrevious studies have shown that primary health care will often be an initial source of support for those bereaved by suicide.

methodsWe included adult persons who were ready to talk about a suicide completed by a person they knew well (family member or close friend). Participants were recruited via mixed media (television, radio, print, social media, etc.). Altogether, we conducted 37 individual interviews, which were recorded using a dictaphone and lasted from 46 to 158 min. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using a content analysis method. The interviewees were mostly women (

findingsWe identified two main themes in the data: supporters and barriers in support. Coping with suicide takes time, and support was mostly found among friends and family. Support from GPs was mentioned in the context of diagnosing medical problems and prescribing medicines. Respondents indicated that feeling ashamed and a lack of trust impeded their willingness to seek help from their GP. Unmet needs among the bereaved may increase their risk of diminished mental health outcomes. Thus, primary health care practitioners may have a substantial opportunity to support those who are bereaved by suicide.

conclusionPrimary care providers have an opportunity to provide bereavement support among their patients. Continuing medical education regarding the needs of the bereaved and a coordinated approach among primary care practitioners may be useful to proactively identifying and supporting those in need.

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BereavementSuicideAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultFemaleHumansMalePrimary Health CareQualitative Researchbereavementconsultationdeath and dyingmental healthprimary caresuicide

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PMCPMC9381161

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