%0 Journal Article %T Attempted suicide in Ghana: motivation, stigma and coping %J Death studies %D 2015 %A Osafo, Joseph %A Akotia, Charity Sylvia %A Andoh-Arthur, Johnny %A Quarshie, Emmanuel Nii-Boye %V 39 %N 5 %P 274-280 %X To understand the experiences of suicidal persons in Ghana, 10 persons were interviewed after they attempted suicide. Thematic analysis of data showed that motivation for suicidal behaviour included social taunting, hopelessness and partner's infidelity. Suicidal persons reported stigma expressed through physical molestation and social ostracism, which left them traumatized. However, they coped through social support from relations, religious faith, and use of avoidance. Community wide sensitive education should target reducing stigma and also increase mental health education on suicidal behaviour in Ghanaian communities.

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%G en %I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group %@ 0748-1187 %U http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2014.991955