Patterns and predictors of help-seeking intentions for suicidal ideation compared to other health conditions among rural Chinese adults.

ABSTRACT: Psychological help-seeking for suicidal ideation is a critical aspect of effective suicide prevention. Past research has documented low help-seeking amongst rural residents in China. This study investigates the patterns and predictors of help-seeking intentions for suicidal ideation versus mental (depression) and physical (heart disease) health conditions among Chinese rural residents using General Help-Seeking Questionnaire Vignette version. A total of 143 rural participants from sixteen villages in Hubei province of China completed the survey via home-visiting interviews. Results revealed a general trend that the help-seeking intentions decreased as the helping sources shifted from close others (spouses, family, etc.) to professional helpers and online sources. Additionally, rural reside

SUBMITTER: Wu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11515480 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature