Attitudes of nursing professionals towards suicidal behavior: influence of emotional intelligence

Authors

  • Mª Carmen Carmona-Navarro Universidad de Granada
  • Mª Carmen Pichardo-Martínez Universidad de Granada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692012000600019

Keywords:

Nursing Professional, Emergency, Mental Health, Attitude, Emotional Intelligence, Suicide Attempt

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess attitudes and the influence of emotional intelligence is the objective of this work. METHOD: Nursing professionals answered a questionnaire that assessed the attitude towards suicide and emotional intelligence. RESULTS: The results show a general adverse attitude towards suicidal behavior. The moral dimension of suicide makes the differences between mental health and emergency professionals. CONCLUSIONS: Possessing a higher degree of mental health training and a high level of emotional intelligence is associated with a more positive attitude towards patients with suicidal behavior. The formation and development of emotional skills are essential for care delivery to patients with suicidal behavior.

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Published

2012-12-01

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 6 (2012)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Attitudes of nursing professionals towards suicidal behavior: influence of emotional intelligence . (2012). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 20(6), 1161-1168. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692012000600019