TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Attempted suicide in Ghana: motivation, stigma and coping
JO  - Death studies
A1  - Osafo, Joseph
A1  - Akotia, Charity Sylvia
A1  - Andoh-Arthur, Johnny
A1  - Quarshie, Emmanuel Nii-Boye
SP  - 274
EP  - 280
VL  - 39
IS  - 5
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0748-1187
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2014.991955
ID  - ref1
ER  -