Sociocultural perspectives on suicidal behaviour at the Coast Region of Kenya: an exploratory qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore perceived sociocultural factors that may influence suicidality from key informants residing in coastal Kenya.

Design

We used an exploratory qualitative study design.

Setting

Mombasa and Kilifi Counties of Coastal Kenya.

Participants

25 key informants including community leaders, professionals and community members directly and indirectly affected by suicidality.

Methods

We conducted in-depth interviews with purposively selected key informants to collect data on sociocultural perspectives of suicide. Thematic analysis was used to identify key themes using both inductive and deductive processes.

Results

Four key themes were identified from the inductive content analysis of 25 in-depth interviews as being important for understan

SUBMITTER: Ongeri L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8987750 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature