Suicide First Aid Guidelines for Indonesia: a Delphi consensus study
Penulis/Author
Diana Setiyawati, S.Psi., MHSc., Ph.D., Psikolog (1); WULAN NUR JATMIKA (2); Nabila Puspakesuma, S.Psi., M.Sc. (3); Prof. Dr. Sofia Retnowati, M.S., Psikolog (4); Dr. Erminia Coluci (5)
Tanggal/Date
24 2022
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
Background: The concept that “suicide is preventable” is fairly recent in Indonesia. Suicide prevention
training is also new for community leaders and laypeople. On the other side, in a collectivistic society
like Indonesia, community leaders, neighbours, and friends are essential parts of someone’s life.
Therefore, guidelines to assist first aiders in preventing suicide is urgently needed.
Aim: This study aimed to develop guidelines to recognise key warning signs and provide first aid support
to Indonesians at potential immediate risk for suicide.
Methods: The guidelines was developed through three steps: (i) systematic literature review; (ii) focus group
discussions and interviews; and (iii) expert consensus using the Delphi approach. These steps were taken to
ensure that the final guidelines reflected the cultural beliefs and norms of the Indonesian context.
Results: Three rounds of Delphi resulted in 460 accepted items out of 539 items generated from the
literature search and group and individual interviews. Some key differences with other countries where
similar studies were carried out were highlighted.
Conclusions: This study emphasised the need for gatekeeper training as the ideal way of educating
community members on the guidelines.
