Factors associated with suicide attempts and Success Factors of Suicide Prevention Operation in Mae Moh District, Lampang Province

Abstract

This mixed-methods research aimed to explore the risk factors, protective factors, and success factors of suicide prevention operations in Mae Moh District, Lampang Province. The samples were 48 people with history of suicide attempts, 8 healthcare personnels and 12 village health volunteers and  community leaders. Research tools included interviews to identify risk and protective factors for suicide attempts, as well as focus group recordings. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The research findings revealed that the precipitating factors include substance use and mental illness, the most precipitating factors include substance use or alcohol use, economic problems and family crisis, perpetuating factors that cause the sample to have suicidal idea include economic and work problems and protective factors against suicide include appropriate emotional management techniques and psychological support from family. Regarding the success factors of suicide prevention operations were participation from all levels of the community network through the mechanism of the district quality of life development committee, the engagement of a team of 3-Moh with an additional psychologist, and the utilization of diverse technologies for communication with the target groups.