TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1995//
TI  - Home healthcare nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards suicide
JO  - Home healthcare nurse
A1  - Wang, W. L.
A1  - Anderson, F. R.
A1  - Mentes, J. C.
SP  - 64
EP  - 69
VL  - 13
IS  - 5
N2  - This study identified home healthcare nurses' knowledge of and attitudes toward suicide in the elderly. Three questionnaires and a demographic data sheet were distributed to nurses who work in three community health agencies. Findings showed that subjects knew some of the signs of potential suicide. Most subjects had a middle to high degree of sympathy and empathy toward elderly persons who attempted suicide, but disagreed wit. h their suicidal actions. There was no significant relationship between knowledge of the signs of potential suicide and attitudes toward suicide in the elderly.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0884-741X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -