Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Suicide Prevention

Abstract

Objectives of the study: The study was primarily aimed at identifying the level of awareness among students of De La Salle Medical Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) regarding suicide prevention to serve as a basis for a proposed mental health promotion education. Specifically, it sought to determine the following: 1. Profile of the respondents in terms of age, sex, religion, year level, and main sources of information on suicide prevention. 2. Level of awareness of on suicide prevention of the respondents. 3. Significant difference in the perceived level of awareness on suicide prevention of the respondents when grouped according to their profile. 4. Proposed mental health promotion education.

Methodology: The study sought the Level of Awareness of De La Salle Medical Health Sciences Institute Students on Suicide Prevention through a Descriptive Analytical Quantitative design. Respondents, consisting of 310 students, were from all year levels of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. They were selected using Yamane’s formula and proportionate stratified sampling. The respondents answered a self-made questionnaire patterned from the elements of the Health Belief Model during a face-to-face survey and their responses were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage distribution, weighted mean, standard deviation, ANOVA test, and T-test.

Major Findings: The following findings were drawn from the study: 1. The respondents’ profile revealed a composition with the majority being females (76.1%), Roman Catholic (82.9%), 18–20 years old (61.6%), and first-year students (34.2%). 2. The main internal source of suicide prevention information was the Student Wellness and Guidance Counseling Department (58.4%), while the main external source was digital shareable (73.5%). 3. The respondents showed a high level of awareness on suicide prevention in all areas, with the greatest awareness on perceived severity (M = 3.78, SD = 0.265) and perceived benefits (M = 3.70, SD = 0.353). 4. There is a significant difference in respondents' level of awareness when grouped by age (p < .001), sex (p = .021), year level (p = .043), and external source of suicide prevention, specifically in cues to action (p = .041). While no significant difference was found when grouped by religion (p = .502) and internal source of suicide prevention (p = .748). 5. A seminar titled “Understanding Social Relationships and Suicide Risk” was developed, based on findings showing moderate student awareness in this area, as highlighted by the Student Wellness and Guidance Counseling Department as a common concern.

Conclusions: From the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: 1. The composition of the demographic profile reflects the societal and institutional context, including gender norms in nursing and the religious affiliation of the institution. The significant role of the Student Wellness and Guidance and Counseling Department (SWGCD) in promoting mental health is evident, showing that institutional efforts are significant within DLSMHSI. Digital shareable are also crucial in spreading awareness among students in the digital generation. 2. DLSMHSI students show a high level of awareness on suicide prevention, which is attributed to extensive information dissemination and institutional initiatives. This indicates the receptiveness of students on suicide prevention. However, there is a need to increase awareness regarding the impact of unsupportive environments on mental health. 3. Awareness levels are significantly influenced by age, sex, year level, and external sources of information, which necessitates a multifaceted approach for effective suicide prevention. However, homogeneity across religious affiliations and internal sources indicates universally applicable efforts. 4. A mental health promotion education focusing on social relationships and suicide risk was developed in line with the findings.

First Advisor

Roberto Lopez Cruz III, RN, MAN

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