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The Effect Of A Web-Based Training On Suicide Knowledge, Attitudes, And Health Access Behaviors Of Behavioral Health Nurses Regarding Suicide Prevention, Marc Woods
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Background: Nurses, critical to the health care delivery system, experience a variety of psychological stressors that predispose them to suicide risk. Recent studies have verified elevated suicide risks in nurses when compared to the general population. There is limited understanding regarding the effectiveness of various strategies to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors for suicide among nurses.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate if a web-based education module can improve the knowledge, attitudes, and ratings of willingness to access help related to suicide prevention in behavioral health nurses.
Conceptual Framework: Ajzen’s theory of …