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ArticleBMC women's health2025

The challenges of mothers living with adolescents who have experienced suicide attempts: a qualitative analysis.

Mehdi Mameneh, Akram Salamat, Sally Pezaro, Marjan Mardani-Hamooleh

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Mehdi MamenehDepartment of Nursing, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Vanak Sq., Zafar St., Tehran, 1996713883, Iran.
Akram SalamatDepartment of Critical Care Nursing, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sally PezaroResearch Centre for Healthcare and Communities, Coventry University, Coventry, UK.
Marjan Mardani-HamoolehDepartment of Nursing, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Vanak Sq., Zafar St., Tehran, 1996713883, Iran. mardanimarjan@gmail.com.

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backgroundAdolescence is a key time of increased suicide risk. Parents, particularly those who identify as mothers, often face distress when their adolescent(s) attempt suicide. This study aimed to explore mothers' understandings of the challenges of living with an adolescent with a history of suicide attempts in the context of Iran.

methodsA descriptive qualitative study was conducted. Our sampling strategy was purposive. Conventional content analysis of semi-structured interviews with 22 mothers of adolescents with experience of suicide attempts was employed.

resultsThe challenges encountered were categorized into two main themes and six subcategories. Participants predominantly experienced two significant difficulties: residing within a psychologically traumatic environment and confronting both cultural and social impasses. Factors such as uncertainty about the future, apprehensions regarding childbearing, and persistent concerns about suicidal ideation contributed to the psychologically distressing context. Additionally, the convergence of deteriorating familial dynamics, heightened social isolation, and exposure to stigmatizing societal beliefs collectively operated to entrench these mothers within adverse socio-cultural vulnerabilities.

conclusionsCaring for adolescents with a history of suicide attempt(s) presents significant psychological, cultural, and social challenges for mothers. The findings of this study may inform policymakers, health administrators, and healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists and psychologists, in developing strategies to enhance psychological well-being through the provision of targeted psychological services such as family therapy and counselling.

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MothersSuicide, AttemptedAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicIranQualitative ResearchStress, PsychologicalSuicidal IdeationAdolescentsMotherParentingQualitative researchSuicide attempts

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