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Thesis (Ph.D. (Psychology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2021 / Though it is difficult to determine the prevalence of intimate partner murder-suicide (IPMS), it does appear that this phenomenon is reported in different parts of the world. The psychological consequences of this phenomenon to the surviving family members have also been widely reported. The aim of the study was to conduct a psychological autopsy (PA) on male perpetrators and female victims of IPMS in a rural community in Limpopo Province. The research objectives were; 1) To understand the psychological intent, motives and behaviour of male perpetrators and female victims in IPMS; 2) to identify role played by male perpetrators and female victims in effecting their death; 3) To investigate multiple trajectories (that is, psychological, social, environmental and cultural/historical context) contributed to IPMS; 4) To identify other factors or events that may have triggered fatal behaviour of both male perpetrators and female victims of IPMS; 5) To understand circumstances around IPMS; 6) To develop guidelines to assist in responding to IPMS. The study was qualitative in nature. In particular, the case study design was used. Interpretative phenomenology approach was adopted. The study was informed by the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Purposive sampling used to select cases of intimate partner murder-suicide. Snowball sampling used to select participants and archival sampling was used to select archived record. Thematic Content Analysis (that is, inductive analysis) was used to identify patterns of meaning across the datasets in order to provide answers to the research objective. The research revealed five major themes. These themes are psychological profile of perpetrators, psychological profile of victims, multiple trajectories towards IPMS, possible triggers in IPMS and circumstance around IPMS. Research findings suggest that although IPMS came as a total surprise there were psychological intent, motive, behaviour on the part of male perpetrators and female victims. The study recommends the need for further PA studies to shed the light on the psychological intent of male perpetrators and female victims of IPMS. The psychological intent of male perpetrators and female victims of IPMS heighten the urgency for policy makers to develop IPMS prevention strategies and policies / National Institute for the Humanities and Social Science (NIHSS), and South African Humanities Deans Association (SAHUDA)

Thesis (doctoral)--Bayerische Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, 1934.

Thesis (doctoral)--Bayerische Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, 1934.

Orientador: José Manoel Bertolote / Banca: Neury José Botega / Banca: Ione Morita / Resumo: Objetivo: Identificar características sociodemográficas e psicológicas associadas aos casos de suicídio registrados em Botucatu no ano de 2009, a partir da análise secundária de dados obtidos por entrevistas semiestruturadas com familiares ou pessoas próximas aos falecidos para constituição da autópsia psicológica dos casos. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo de todos os casos de suicídio registrados no município de Botucatu, SP, em 2009. As entrevistas foram coordenadas pela Equipe de Saúde Mental da Secretaria de Saúde de Botucatu e realizadas entre 2 a 11 meses após os suicídios, por profissionais de saúde especialmente capacitados para esse tipo de entrevista. Resultados: Tanto as características sociodemográficas dos 21 casos, registrados em 2009, quanto os fatores relacionados aos 14 casos, nos quais foi possível realizar autópsias psicológicas, não discrepam dos dados encontrados na literatura nacional e internacional. Indícios de depressão, tratamento na área de saúde mental e uso de álcool estavam entre os fatores relacionados. A maioria dos casos demonstrou intenção ou desejo de morrer no ano anterior ao suicídio e houve uma elevada procura dos serviços de saúde no mês anterior ao suicídio. Conclusões: Estratégias de prevenção utilizadas em outros locais poderiam ter sua efetividade demonstrada no município de Botucatu / Abstract: Objective: To identify sociodemographic and psychological characteristics associated to cases of suicide recorded in Botucatu during 2009, from a secondary analysis of data obtained through semi-structured interviews with relatives or significant others in order to obtain a psychological autopsy of each case. Methodology: A descriptive study of all cases of suicide recorded in Botucatu County, Brazil, during 2009. Interviews took place between 2 and 11 months after the suicide, coordinated by the County Department of Health Mental Health, and conducted by mental health professional specially trained to this end. Results: Sociodemographic characteristics of the 21 cases of suicide recorded in 2009 as well as factors associated to the 14 cases in which it was possible to perform a psychological autopsy did not differ from data found in the national and international literature. Indication of depression, of mental health treatment and alcohol use were among the abovementioned factors. Most cases had given previous indications of their intention or wish to die in the year before their deaths, with a high demand for health care services in the month previous to the suicide. Conclusion: Suicide prevention strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness elsewhere could also do so in Botucatu / Mestre

Made available in DSpace on 2015-12-10T14:23:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2015-02-26. Added 1 bitstream(s) on 2015-12-10T14:30:02Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 000848613.pdf: 385603 bytes, checksum: 84b84164cb9580327ca3a1d9bcabec38 (MD5) / Objetivo: Identificar características sociodemográficas e psicológicas associadas aos casos de suicídio registrados em Botucatu no ano de 2009, a partir da análise secundária de dados obtidos por entrevistas semiestruturadas com familiares ou pessoas próximas aos falecidos para constituição da autópsia psicológica dos casos. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo de todos os casos de suicídio registrados no município de Botucatu, SP, em 2009. As entrevistas foram coordenadas pela Equipe de Saúde Mental da Secretaria de Saúde de Botucatu e realizadas entre 2 a 11 meses após os suicídios, por profissionais de saúde especialmente capacitados para esse tipo de entrevista. Resultados: Tanto as características sociodemográficas dos 21 casos, registrados em 2009, quanto os fatores relacionados aos 14 casos, nos quais foi possível realizar autópsias psicológicas, não discrepam dos dados encontrados na literatura nacional e internacional. Indícios de depressão, tratamento na área de saúde mental e uso de álcool estavam entre os fatores relacionados. A maioria dos casos demonstrou intenção ou desejo de morrer no ano anterior ao suicídio e houve uma elevada procura dos serviços de saúde no mês anterior ao suicídio. Conclusões: Estratégias de prevenção utilizadas em outros locais poderiam ter sua efetividade demonstrada no município de Botucatu / Objective: To identify sociodemographic and psychological characteristics associated to cases of suicide recorded in Botucatu during 2009, from a secondary analysis of data obtained through semi-structured interviews with relatives or significant others in order to obtain a psychological autopsy of each case. Methodology: A descriptive study of all cases of suicide recorded in Botucatu County, Brazil, during 2009. Interviews took place between 2 and 11 months after the suicide, coordinated by the County Department of Health Mental Health, and conducted by mental health professional specially trained to this end. Results: Sociodemographic characteristics of the 21 cases of suicide recorded in 2009 as well as factors associated to the 14 cases in which it was possible to perform a psychological autopsy did not differ from data found in the national and international literature. Indication of depression, of mental health treatment and alcohol use were among the abovementioned factors. Most cases had given previous indications of their intention or wish to die in the year before their deaths, with a high demand for health care services in the month previous to the suicide. Conclusion: Suicide prevention strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness elsewhere could also do so in Botucatu

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