Gatekeeper readiness in suicide risk prevention behavior in higher education nursing
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Martono Martono 1 * , Siti Khadijah 1 , Koko Wahyu Tarnoto 1 , Satino Satino 1 , Pradita Ayu Fernanda 2 , Sumardino Sumardino 1
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1 Department of Nursing, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Surakarta, Surakarta, INDONESIA2 Faculty of Nursing, Institut Teknologi Sains dan Kesehatan PKU Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, INDONESIA* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess gatekeepers’ readiness regarding their knowledge, skills, and preparedness for managing suicide risk prevention on campus.
Methods: This research employs a cross-sectional approach through a web-based survey to analyze the implementation of a digital-based suicide risk prevention program model. A random sample of 192 gatekeepers, who are involved in both educational and non-educational services, was selected. Inclusion criteria consisted of gatekeepers who consented to participate and were registered as academic members at Politeknik Kesehatan Surakarta. Data were collected via a survey using a self-developed and validated questionnaire/tool. Statistical analyses to assess gatekeepers’ readiness for handling suicide risk included descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and t-tests with a 95% significance level.
Results: A total of 192 gatekeepers completed the survey. The average scores for readiness in suicide threat prevention, post-trauma recovery ability, and victim evaluation were 5.00, 5.00, and 5.18, respectively. Overall, the surveyed gatekeepers were inadequately prepared for suicide risk prevention and did not fully understand their roles during both the preparedness phase for suicide prevention and post-trauma situations.
Conclusion: Gatekeepers’ readiness and understanding of their role in responding to the threat of suicide is still low in Indonesia. Therefore, their capacity needs to be improved through ongoing training programs in the form of suicide management simulations and gatekeeper placement in campus areas with cross-sector collaboration with the government, private sector, and community.

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Article Type: Original Article

ELECTRON J GEN MED, Volume 22, Issue 1, February 2025, Article No: em625

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/15853

Publication date: 13 Jan 2025

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