Citation

Li M, Bergren S, Simon M, Dong XQ. BMC Geriatr. 2022; 22(Suppl 1): e678.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group - BMC)

DOI

10.1186/s12877-021-02628-6

PMID

35172754

PMCID

PMC8851697

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: Findings of the study highlight the intersectionality of race, culture, and aging regarding SI, which are essential to improve recognition and understanding of SI among immigrant populations.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Suicide; Emigrants and Immigrants; Immigrant; Suicidal Ideation; Emigration and Immigration; Suicidal ideation; Minority; Acculturation