QUAN ĐIỂM VỀ TỰ TỬ CỦA SINH VIÊN NGÀNH ĐIỀU DƯỠNG TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC THÁI NGUYÊN

Abstract

Introduction: Negative attitude toward suicide hinders nurses from providing high-quality nursing care to the victims. This study was conducted to describe attitudes toward suicide and related factors among nursing students. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 400 students (regular and accelerated programs) from Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy. The measurement included 24 items in the form of yes/no statements. The possible score ranged from 24 to 48. The higher score reflected a more positive attitude toward suicide. Findings: The average suicidal attitude score was 37.57 ± 3.91, reflecting a modest supportive viewpoint toward suicide. Students, who were male, were in the accelerated program, had completed the ethics course, and had the experience of caring for dying patients during the nursing program demonstrated a higher score (more positive attitude) in comparison to other counterparts groups (p < 0,05). Those who had suicidal relatives/friends showed a significantly lower score (more negative attitude) than those who did not have (p<0,05). Conclusion: The overall suicidal attitude score was at a modest level. Factors related to a more positive attitude toward suicide were the male gender, being in an accelerated program, having completed ethics courses, being used to care for dying persons, and not having suicidal relatives/friends.