Pesticides and passion: a qualitative psychological autopsy study of suicide in Guyana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The suicide rate in Guyana has consistently ranked in the top ten globally, yet there is only limited literature related to the context in which these suicides occur. This study aims to better understand the psychosocial circumstances and characteristics of suicides in Guyana.

Methods

This case series study utilised a qualitative psychological autopsy method. One to three informants per deceased person (N = 31) were interviewed regarding the lives of 20 Guyanese who died by suicide (14 M, 6 F, aged 10-74 years). Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was utilised for the data.

Findings

Four superordinate themes were identified: Interpersonal Conflict, Trauma, Health, and Unknown Reasons. Interpersonal conflict included subordinate themes of Domestic Abuse

SUBMITTER: Shaw C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10593573 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature