Women Veterans' perspectives, experiences, and preferences for firearm lethal means counseling discussions.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Firearms have become an increasingly common method of suicide among women Veterans, yet this population has rarely been a focus in firearm suicide prevention research. Limited knowledge is available regarding the preferences, experiences, or needs of women Veterans with respect to firearm lethal means counseling (LMC), an evidence-based suicide prevention strategy. Understanding is necessary to optimize delivery for this population.

Method

Our sample included forty women Veterans with lifetime suicidal ideation or suicide attempt(s) and firearm access following military separation, all enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration. Participants were interviewed regarding their perspectives, experiences, and preferences for firearm LMC. Data were analyzed using a mixed

SUBMITTER: Polzer ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10699600 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature