Cultural attributes of suicidal ideation among older immigrants: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide is a large and growing public health problem. Little is known about the attributes of suicidal ideation (SI) in the contexts of immigration. This qualitative study aims to explore immigration- and acculturation-related attributes of SI among older immigrants.

Methods

A qualitative semi-structured interview design. Interview were conducted with 57 older Chinese immigrants in Chicago with self-reported SI in the past month.

Results

In addition to attributes of SI which have been well documented in the literature, we identified immigration- and acculturation-related attributes, including linguistic and cultural barriers of being integrated to the receiving communities, acculturation gaps in intergenerational support, and uselessness.

Conclusions

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8851697 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature