Citation

Machado FP, Soares MH, Mastine JS. SMAD Rev. Eletr. Salud Ment. Alcool. Drog. 2014; 10(3): 159-166.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto)

DOI

10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v10i3p159-166

PMID

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to characterize, by means of the eco-map, a social support network of people who have attempted suicide. A qualitative study was conducted; the participant observation method was used between 2011 and 2012, in Londrina, Parana, Brazil, with patients who attempted suicide by toxins. During this period, 6 subjects who attempted suicide were interviewed. Two tables and an eco-map for each subject were created to present the data. Two categories were also created from the data: life history and daily social support of the subjects. It was observed that in patients who have attempted suicide to solve their problems, the eco-map was a useful resource to characterize their social support network, which was weakened, allowing prevention strategies for new attempts.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; Social Support; Mental Health; Suicidio; Suicídio; Saúde Mental; Intento de Suicidio; Salud Mental; Apoio Social; Apoyo Social; Suicide, Attempt; Tentativa de Suicido