Citation

Siau CS, Chan CMH, Wee LH, Wahab S, Visvalingam U, Chen WS, Yeoh SH, Tee JN, Yeap LLL, Ibrahim N. Omega (Westport) 2021; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Sage Publications)

DOI

10.1177/00302228211021746

PMID

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Abstract

We examined whether burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, lifetime suicidal ideation, self-efficacy in preventing suicide and demographic factors predicted the understanding of and willingness to help suicidal patients among hospital healthcare workers. A total of 368 healthcare workers from the major surgical and medical departments in a general hospital setting were recruited. Participants responded to the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21, Self-efficacy in Suicide Prevention, and Understanding Suicide Attempt Patient Scale. Those from the psychiatric department, with higher suicide prevention self-efficacy, and lower personal accomplishment indicated more understanding and helpful attitudes; doctors, depressed and anxious healthcare workers reported less understanding and helpful attitudes. Suicide prevention efforts must be conducted in tandem with equipping and supporting the healthcare workers who manage suicidal patients.

Language: en

Keywords

psychological distress; suicide; burnout; self-efficacy; general hospital; healthcare worker