International Journal of Mental Health Nursing

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The meaning of suicidal behaviour from the perspective of senior nursing undergraduate students

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Kelly G.G. Vedana RN, PhD

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Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Sciences, The Ribeirao Preto Nursing School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

Correspondence: Kelly G.G. Vedana, The Ribeirao Preto Nursing School, University of Sao Paulo, 3900, Bandeirantes Avenue, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-902, Brazil. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author

Camila C.M. Pereira RN,

Camila C.M. Pereira RN

Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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José Carlos dos Santos RN, PhD,

José Carlos dos Santos RN, PhD

The Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

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Carla Ventura RN, PhD,

Carla Ventura RN, PhD

Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Sciences, The Ribeirao Preto Nursing School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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Sabrina M. Moraes RN,

Sabrina M. Moraes RN

Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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Adriana I. Miasso RN, PhD,

Adriana I. Miasso RN, PhD

Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Sciences, The Ribeirao Preto Nursing School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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Ana Carolina G. Zanetti RN, PhD,

Ana Carolina G. Zanetti RN, PhD

Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Sciences, The Ribeirao Preto Nursing School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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Tatiana L. Borges RN, PhD,

Tatiana L. Borges RN, PhD

Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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Kelly G.G. Vedana RN, PhD,

Corresponding Author

Kelly G.G. Vedana RN, PhD

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Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Sciences, The Ribeirao Preto Nursing School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

Camila C.M. Pereira RN,

Camila C.M. Pereira RN

Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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José Carlos dos Santos RN, PhD,

José Carlos dos Santos RN, PhD

The Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

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Carla Ventura RN, PhD,

Carla Ventura RN, PhD

Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Sciences, The Ribeirao Preto Nursing School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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Sabrina M. Moraes RN,

Sabrina M. Moraes RN

Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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Adriana I. Miasso RN, PhD,

Adriana I. Miasso RN, PhD

Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Sciences, The Ribeirao Preto Nursing School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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Ana Carolina G. Zanetti RN, PhD,

Ana Carolina G. Zanetti RN, PhD

Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Sciences, The Ribeirao Preto Nursing School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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Tatiana L. Borges RN, PhD,

Tatiana L. Borges RN, PhD

Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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First published: 28 December 2017

https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12431

Citations: 9

Authorship statement: Kelly Graziani Giacchero Vedana, Carla Ventura, Adriana Inocenti Miasso, and Ana Carolina Guidorizzi Zanetti have substantially contributed to the conception and design of the work; the acquisition and interpretation of data; drafting the work; final approval of the version to be published; and agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved. Camila Corrêa Matias Pereira has substantially contributed to the design of the work; the interpretation of data; revising this work critically; final approval of the version to be published; and agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved. José Carlos dos Santos has substantially contributed to the conception and design of the work; the acquisition and interpretation of data; drafting the work; final approval of the version to be published; and agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved. Sabrina Marques Moraes and Sabrina Marques Moraes have substantially contributed to the design of the work; the interpretation of data; revising this work critically; final approval of the version to be published; and agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved. Tatiana Longo Borges has substantially contributed to the design of the work; the interpretation of data; revising this work critically; final approval of the version to be published; and agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Declaration of conflict of interest: The authors declared no conflicts interest with respect to the authorship and/or publication of this article.

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Abstract

The meaning ascribed to suicidal behaviours may influence the quality of the care provided to people at risk of suicide. Such a phenomenon has yet to be properly investigated amongst nursing undergraduate students, the aim of this study being to gain an understanding of the meanings of suicidal behaviour for a particular group of nurses. The study, which utilized grounded theory, was conducted in Brazil in 2016–2017 with 30 undergraduate students. The findings indicated that suicidal behaviour, classified according to the individual beliefs and judgements of the participants, presented a significant barrier to the delivery of care and was complex and multifaceted care phenomenon. Participants were often reluctant to discuss the topic, seemingly wanting to distance themselves from the care of persons exhibiting suicidal behaviour, and to avoid professional engagements relating to suicide prevention. Significant work is required in raising both an awareness and knowledge of suicidal behaviour befitting the promotion of tolerance, emotional competency, resilience, and empathy amongst nursing students.

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