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Ghahramani M, Heiydari F, Malakouti K, Ghahari S. Exploring the Unknowns: Explaining the Needs of Suicide Attempt Survivors from Personal and Professional Perspective. JRUMS 2025; 24 (1) :47-64
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Iran University of Medical Sciences
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Background and Objectives: Suicide remains a significant public health issue, resulting from a combination of psychological, emotional, familial, social, economic, and cultural factors. Understanding the complex needs of individuals with suicidal tendencies is crucial for the development of effective interventions. This study aimed to identify the needs of individuals with a history of suicide attempts from the perspectives of both the individuals themselves and mental health professionals.
Materials and Methods: This qualitative study utilized conventional content analysis, with a research population consisting of suicide attempt survivors and mental health professionals. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The sample size included 13 participants, 11 women and 2 men.The interviews were conducted with 7 mental health experts and 5 individuals with a history of suicide attempts.
Results: The findings revealed that individuals with a history of suicide attempt have 8 main needs: psychological and emotional needs, familial and interpersonal needs, the need to manage and improve mental health issues, economic and occupational needs, the need for access to therapeutic and supportive services, the need for cultural and social adaptation, the need for personal freedom and reconstruction, and the need for personal skill development and training.
Conclusion: These findings emphasize the importance of addressing psychological needs through social and family support. Furthermore, economic interventions and improving access to mental health services are vital for reducing the risk of suicide.
Keywords: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Needs, Mental health professional, Qualitative study, Conventional content analysis
Funding: This study was funded by the Student Research Committee of Iran University of Medical Sciences.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical considerations: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR.IUMS.REC.1402.177).
Authors’ contributions:
Conceptualization: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Fatemeh Heidari, Kazem Malakouti
Methodology: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Fatemeh Heidari, Kazem Malakouti
Data collection: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Fatemeh Heidari
Formal analysis: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Shahrbanoo Ghahari
Supervision: Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Kazem Malakouti
Project administration: Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Fatemeh Heidari
Writing – original draft: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Fatemeh Heidari
Writing – review & editing: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Shahrbanoo Ghahari
Materials and Methods: This qualitative study utilized conventional content analysis, with a research population consisting of suicide attempt survivors and mental health professionals. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The sample size included 13 participants, 11 women and 2 men.The interviews were conducted with 7 mental health experts and 5 individuals with a history of suicide attempts.
Results: The findings revealed that individuals with a history of suicide attempt have 8 main needs: psychological and emotional needs, familial and interpersonal needs, the need to manage and improve mental health issues, economic and occupational needs, the need for access to therapeutic and supportive services, the need for cultural and social adaptation, the need for personal freedom and reconstruction, and the need for personal skill development and training.
Conclusion: These findings emphasize the importance of addressing psychological needs through social and family support. Furthermore, economic interventions and improving access to mental health services are vital for reducing the risk of suicide.
Keywords: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Needs, Mental health professional, Qualitative study, Conventional content analysis
Funding: This study was funded by the Student Research Committee of Iran University of Medical Sciences.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical considerations: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR.IUMS.REC.1402.177).
Authors’ contributions:
Conceptualization: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Fatemeh Heidari, Kazem Malakouti
Methodology: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Fatemeh Heidari, Kazem Malakouti
Data collection: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Fatemeh Heidari
Formal analysis: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Shahrbanoo Ghahari
Supervision: Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Kazem Malakouti
Project administration: Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Fatemeh Heidari
Writing – original draft: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Fatemeh Heidari
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Citation: Ghahramani M, Heidari F, Malakouti K, Ghahari Sh. Exploring the Unknowns: Explaining the Needs of Suicide Attempt Survivors from Personal and Professional Perspective. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2025; 24 (1): 47-64. [Farsi]
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Keywords: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Needs, Mental health professional, Qualitative study, Conventional content analysis
Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2024/11/25 | Accepted: 2025/03/8 | Published: 2025/04/21
Received: 2024/11/25 | Accepted: 2025/03/8 | Published: 2025/04/21
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