Suicide Prevention
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to investigate to what extent a gatekeeper training (e-learning) for people working in prison is applicable in their daily practice. Moreover the study wants to investigate the impact of the e-learning on the knowledge, the attitudes and perceptions of the people working in prison on suiicide (prevention) as well as their feeling of self-efficacy in dealing with people in prison suffering from suicidal ideation of behavior.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALE-learning
The training consists of an e-learning module created on the RISE - Articulate platform, and is based on previously developed e-learning modules (SP-reflex) and physical training aimed at other target groups, but was adapted to the specific context of detention. This specific training will consist of sensitising information, theoretical knowledge, as well as some concrete tools and tips for suicide prevention within detention. Relevant examples and cases will be discussed. The following topics, among others, will be discussed: * How common is suicide? * What myths exist about suicide? * Why do people contemplate suicide? * What is the process from suicidal thoughts to suicide? * How do I recognise signs of suicidal thoughts? * What can I do if I notice signs? * What if someone attempts suicide or a suicide occurs? * How do I take care of myself?
Sponsors
University Ghent
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
≥ 18 years old Have access to internet Speak Dutch Working within a penitentiary institution, in particular in the establishments in Ypres, Merksplas, Bruges and Mechelen.
Exclusion criteria
Staff of prisons not working in participating institutions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Applicability | Post test (i.e., immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test | The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the e-learning module based on participants' perceptions. Specifically, it examines how prison staff assess the content, usability and practicality of the e-learning module. This evaluation provides insight into the extent to which the module meets the needs of the target group and the extent to which it is perceived as relevant and applicable in daily practice. Applicability is measured using a self-developed 4-item questionnaire. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attitudes | Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test | Attitudes are measured using the 15-item version of the Attitudes Toward Suicide Scale (ATTS; Renberg & Jacobsson, 2003). Participants respond to 15 statements using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Completely disagree) to 5 (Completely agree). The scale assesses various dimensions of participants' attitudes toward suicide. |
| Self-efficacy | Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test | Gatekeeper Self Efficacy Scale (GKSES, Takahashi et al, 2020)is a 9-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess an individual's confidence in their ability to act as a suicide prevention gatekeeper. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Not at all confident) to 7 (Extremely confident), resulting in a total score ranging from 9 to 63. Higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy, which reflects a more favorable outcome in terms of perceived gatekeeper competence. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sociodemographic information | Baseline (i.e., before the e-learning) | Participants will be asked to provide basic demographic and professional background information, including age, sex, gender identity, years of work experience, and type of institution of employment (6 items in total). |
| Experience in suicide (prevention) | Baseline (i.e., before the e-learning) | Participants report prior experience related to suicide and suicide prevention, including previous training, encounters with suicidal behavior in the prison setting, self-rated level of experience, and knowledge of appropriate referral pathways. This is assessed using 6 self-developed items. |
Countries
Belgium
Contacts
Primary ContactEva De Jaegere, PhD
Backup ContactKirsten Pauwels
Outcome results
None listed