Reducing veterans' risk for suicidal behaviors: a qualitative study to inform development of the RECLAIM health promotion program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In an effort to reduce the high rate of suicide among post-9/11 veterans, a collaborative team within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a holistic community-based health promotion program designed to facilitate social and self-connectedness. The purpose of this study was to elicit veteran and stakeholder feedback to prepare the program for piloting and implementation.

Methods

Focus groups and interviews were conducted with post-9/11 veterans and veteran stakeholders (e.g., VA clinicians) to elicit feedback regarding the health promotion program. Focus groups and interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Qualitative thematic analysis identified key themes emerging from the focus groups and interviews.

Results

Seven focus groups (3 V

SUBMITTER: Shue S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7395384 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature