Conceptualizing Suicidal Ideation Among Firefighters Through the Lens of an Integrated Theoretical Model. (July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Henderson, Elizabeth; Guthrie, Barbara J.
• Is Part Of: Nursing science quarterly. Volume 34:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 294
• Page End: 300
• Publication Date: 2021-07
• Subjects: conceptual model -- firefighter -- Neuman systems model -- suicidal ideation; Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.7305
• DOI: 10.1177/08943184211010453
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-3184

Abstract

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and is a major concern among professional American firefighters, with rates for suicidal ideation in firefighters two times higher than rates in the general population. The Neuman systems model integrated with the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide provides a better understanding of the specific occupational and cultural aspects of firefighting that lead to a greater risk for suicidal ideation. This model provides an innovative lens that can inform the development and the implementation of interventions aimed at preventing suicidal ideation among firefighters.