TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Distancing: A traditional mechanism of dealing with suicide among the Baganda, Uganda
JO  - Transcultural psychiatry
A1  - Mugisha, James
A1  - Hjelmeland, Heidi
A1  - Kinyanda, Eugene
A1  - Knizek, Birthe Loa
SP  - 624
EP  - 642
VL  - 48
IS  - 5
N2  - This qualitative study investigated attitudes and cultural responses to suicide among the Baganda in Uganda using both focus group discussions and key-informant interviews. Interviews indicate that suicide is perceived as dangerous to the whole family and the entire community. Communities and family members adopt various ritual practices to distance themselves both symbolically and socially from the suicide. These rituals are characterized by broad themes: the regulation of affect and the attempt to secure future generations.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1363-4615
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1363461511419273
ID  - ref1
ER  -