Lethal means safety for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Veterans: Insights from key informants

Some subject matter experts, particularly those in the U.S. Pacific Islands, have awareness of the differences in suicide methods among AANHPI Veterans; however, increasing CONUS practitioners' awareness of the increased use of hanging/suffocation as a suicide method among AANHPI Veterans may be warranted. Developing strategies to prevent suicide by hanging is crucial to preventing suicide among AANHPI Veterans. Considering potentially increased rates of firearm access among AANHPI Veterans, development of culturally responsive firearm suicide prevention efforts for this population is also warranted.