Attitudes Towards Suicide Bereavement in Rural Japan
Author Information
Author(s): Minamizono Sachiko, Motohashi Yutaka, Yamaji Masako, Kaneko Yoshihiro
Primary Institution: Akita University School of Medicine
Hypothesis
What factors contribute to attitudes towards individuals bereaved by suicide?
Conclusion
Undetermined attitudes towards those bereaved by suicide are linked to male gender, younger age, lower education, greater severity of depression, and lack of personal experience with suicide.
Supporting Evidence
- 67.5% of respondents showed appropriate attitudes towards those bereaved by suicide.
- Undetermined attitudes were linked to male gender and lower education levels.
- 16.0% of respondents had passive thoughts about suicide prevention.
Takeaway
This study found that many people in rural Japan have mixed feelings about those who have lost someone to suicide, and younger men with less education are more likely to be unsure or negative about how to support them.
Methodology
A cross-sectional questionnaire was distributed to residents aged 30-69 in a rural town, collecting data on demographics, depressive symptoms, and attitudes towards suicide bereavement.
Potential Biases
Potential reporting bias due to self-administered questionnaires.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inference, and self-reported data may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Residents aged 30-69 from a rural town in Japan, with a response rate of 84.9%.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95%CI = 1.26–1.61
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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