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Sociocultural perspectives on suicidal behaviour at the Coast Region of Kenya: an exploratory qualitative study.

Linnet OngeriMiriam NyawiraSymon M KariukiCyrus TheuriMary BittaBrenda PenninxCharles Rjc NewtonJoeri Tijdink
Published in: BMJ open (2022)
This study provides an in depth understanding of cultural factors attributed to suicide in this rural community that may engender stigma, discrimination and poor access to mental healthcare in this community. We recommend multipronged and multilevel suicide prevention interventions targeted at changing stigmatising attitudes, beliefs and behaviours, and improving access to mental healthcare in the community.
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