Analysis of Factors Affecting the Burden Experienced by Caregivers in Dealing with Suicide Crisis of Significant Others

The purpose of this study is to find ways to alleviate the burden experienced in dealing with the suicide crisis of significant others. Data from semi-structured interviews with 25 adults who experienced the suicide crisis of significant others were analyzed by thematic analysis method. As a result of the study, two areas were composed of “burden reduction factor” and “burden weighting factor”, Sub-areas of “personal factor” and “social factor” were derived in each area. The personal factors that reduced the burden were “personal capacity” and “understanding of symptom.” In contrast, the social factors were “supportive social network” and “professional resources”. On the other hand, the personal factors that increased the burden were “lack of personal capacity”, “difficulty understanding symptoms”, and “repeated suicide crises.” The social factor was “fear for social perspective”. Based on the results, the considerations to alleviate the burden of caregiving were discussed.