Being at the Center of Attention: Iranian Women's Experience After Suicide Attempts Publisher Pubmed



Azizpour M¹ ; Taghizadeh Z¹ ; Mohammadi N² ; Vedadhir A³ Show Affiliations
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care Published:2019

Abstract

Purpose: A history of suicide attempts is the most important predictor of suicide. The aim of this study was to understand the experience of women after suicide attempts. Design and Methods: A purposive sampling method using semistructured in-depth interviews with seven Iranian women was implemented for data collection, and an interpretative phenomenological approach with the van Manen method was used for data analysis. Findings: The main theme was “being at the center of attention,” from which emerged two subthemes: “loved ones keeping an eye on them” and “rain of love.”. Practical Implications: The study participants experienced satisfaction with their suicide attempt, and some of them felt that they are now being restricted. The study recommends that a special caregiver training program would be beneficial to educate the families in appropriate behavior after a loved one's suicide attempt. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.