Citation

da Silva FP, de Souza C. Online Braz. J. Nurs. 2021; 20: 1-12.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, NAIG, Nursing Activities Group, School of Nursing, Fluminense Federal University)

DOI

10.17665/1676-4285.20216418

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To know the beliefs and attitudes of the professionals working in the Family Health Strategy of Santa Cruz Cabrália/Bahia on the issue of suicide.

METHOD: A cross-sectional and quantitative study, carried out with 37 professionals. The professionals had to answer a questionnaire on attitudes in relation to suicidal behavior (QUACS) of the users assisted by the Family Health Strategy in the municipality, as well as a professional training form. The data were analyzed by means of the Statistical Package for the Social Science - SPSS, verifying the mean and standard deviation of the factors.

RESULTS: Lack of preparation of the professionals is evidenced in the care for users at risk of suicide, with feelings of incapacity and moralistic attitudes.

DISCUSSION: The professionals working in Primary Health Care are fundamental in the early detection and intervention of suicide.

CONCLUSION: Better preparation of the professionals is necessary to monitor these users in the Family Health Strategy. It is the managers' responsibility to ensure that these users are comprehensively monitored in the health services. © 2021

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; Primary Health Care; Suicidio; Knowledge; Suicídio; Actitudes y Prácticas en Salud; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Atención Primaria de la Salud; Atitudes e Prática em Saúde; Attitudes and Practice in Health; Conhecimentos; Conocimientos; Estrés Psicológico; Estresse Psicológico; Health Professionals; Profesionales de la Salud; Profissionais de Saúde; Psychological Stress