Citation

Santos JC, Simões RM, Erse MP, Façanha JD, Marques LA. Rev. Lat. Am. Enfermagem 2014; 22(4): 679-684.

Affiliation

Departamento de Saúde Pública, Administração Regional de Saúde do Centro, IP, Coimbra, Portugal.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto, Universidade de Sao Paulo)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

25296153

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: to evaluate the results of "+Contigo" training, developed by nurses and directed at 66 health professionals of integrated school health teams in Primary Health Care.

METHOD: quantitative with data collection through the Suicide Behavior Attitude Questionnaire, administered before and after the training.

RESULTS: significant increases were observed in suicide prevention knowledge and in changing attitudes of health professionals towards individuals with suicidal behavior.

CONCLUSION: these results allow us to affirm that nurses hold scientific and pedagogical knowledge that grant them a privileged position in the health teams, to develop training aimed at health professionals involved in suicide prevention.

Language: en