Suicidal Ideation Factors and Coping Methods within Nursing Students' Perspective

Abstract

Public strategies and health agendas should give suicide priority as it is seen as a severe worldwide issue. An estimated 40 seconds pass between a suicide death and an attempt every two to three seconds. Approximately 75% of suicide deaths take place in low- and middle-income nations. In terms of suicide rates in the Americas, Brazil comes in at number eight. The majority of suicide fatalities are thought to be preventable, but the subject is complicated, stigmatized, and poorly understood. In India, the number of suicide deaths has increased over time, despite patterns showing both a rise and a fall in suicide rates. Background: One of the main causes of death for young people is suicide. Stress in life and college might set off suicidal thoughts and actions, thus it's critical to comprehend the function of coping mechanisms. Suicidal thoughts were linked to mental health issues, especially depression. Three studies discussed suicide prevention strategies. Nursing students and faculty members favoured peer support and the integration of wellness activities into the curriculum. Objective: To assess students' views about suicide behaviour and related factors in an undergraduate nursing course. To find an association between pre-test levels of knowledge of adolescent regarding factors influencing suicidal ideation and its coping strategies with their demographic variables. A crucial part of preventing suicide is played by nurses. But they frequently don't think they're ready enough to give this kind of care. The literature has also demonstrated a correlation between stigma, prejudice, unprepared practitioners, bad views toward suicide, and subpar care. However, there is still a lack of understanding of these problems, particularly among nursing students. Suicide is a major public health issue with biological, psychological, social, and cultural elements contributing to its causes. These variables are often preventable if identified early and treated appropriately. University students are susceptible to emotional issues throughout the transition from adolescence to maturity. Medical students exhibit the highest levels of anxiety, sadness, and suicidal thoughts among them. To improve individual well-being and lower the incidence of suicidal thoughts, we examine the prevalence of emotional disorders and suicidal ideation among medical students at our university in this essay. We also reveal the efforts made to change some psycho-emotional determinants by giving students coping skills and strategies to help them manage their emotions and create strong support networks among their peers.