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Fear of stigma: The lived experiences of Iranian women after suicide attempt
Author(s) -
Azizpour Maryam,
Taghizadeh Ziba,
Mohammadi Nooredin,
Vedadhir Abouali
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12237
Subject(s) - lived experience , stigma (botany) , psychology , psychiatry , suicide prevention , medicine , clinical psychology , poison control , psychotherapist , medical emergency
Background Suicide attempt is the most important predictor of completed suicide. The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of women after suicide attempts. Methods This was an interpretative phenomenological study carried out through in‐depth semi‐structured interviews with 13 interviews. Data were analyzed using Van Manen method. Results Women of this study experienced fears of stigma. Their fears were not only related to labels of being “unbelief and mentally illness but also being involved in illicit sexual affairs.” On the other hand, they were afraid of labeling “mental illness” and also “doing an unacceptable action.” Conclusion The women tried to hide their suicide attempts because they fear of being labeled by others. It is recommended that societies and families progress toward becoming free of stigma of suicide and suicide attempt.