Understanding adolescent self-harm attempts in Ghana: a qualitative analysis of family and social risk factors
This study shows the social and familial factors influencing adolescent suicide attempts in Ghana. The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive mental health support, community-based interventions and strategies to address these specific risk factors.
Authors
- Sitsofe Gbogbo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1577-4554)
- Wisdom Kudzo Axame (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8857-5778)
- Nuworza Kugbey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0413-0350)
- Lebene Kpodo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1853-2286)
- James Kofi Bilabam
- Rebecca Assiam
Institutions
- University of Health and Allied Sciences (GH)
- Ghana Health Service (GH)
- University of Environment and Sustainable Development
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Psychiatry
- Published
- 2024-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06279-w
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.92