TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Influence of religion on attitude towards suicide: an Indian perspective
JO  - Journal of religion and health
A1  - Thimmaiah, Rohini
A1  - Poreddi, Vijayalakshmi
A1  - Ramu, Rajalakshmi
A1  - Selvi, Sugavana
A1  - Math, Suresh Bada
SP  - 2039
EP  - 2052
VL  - 55
IS  - 6
N2  - This cross-sectional survey was aimed to compare attitudes towards suicide and suicidal behaviour among randomly selected sample (N = 172) belonged to Hindu and Muslim religions. Data were collected through face-to-face interview. Hindus differed from Muslims regarding suicidal attempts among family (χ (2) = 12.356, p < .002) and community members (χ (2) = 20.425, p < .000). Our study also showed that suicidal behaviours were comparatively low among Muslim participants than Hindus. Further, Muslims hold more negative attitudes towards suicide than Hindus. An enhanced understanding of attitudes towards suicide among general population may be crucial to plan educational, intervention and prevention programs.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-4197
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10943-016-0213-z
ID  - ref1
ER  -