Lived Experiences of Women Suicide Attempt Survivors from District Attock

Abstract

This qualitative study explored life stories of women who attempted suicide and survived, to explore reasons behind these attempts. Rates of suicide are higher in South Asian countries when compared with the global average. in the last few years, a significant increase has been seen in suicide rates in developing countries like Pakistan and India. Research also shows that it has also remained a challenge for suicide attempt survivors to access mental health care services and treatment. This research included 12 interviews from District Attock. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with women suicide attempt survivors. For theoretical underpinning of this phenomenological research, Entrapment model and suicide ideation are used. Data is analyzed using thematic analysis. It is concluded in this study that all participants were dissatisfied with their lives and felt entrapped in clutches of patriarchal structural injustice. They all faced different forms of patriarchal injustice. Apart from evidencebased interventions in public health to contain suicide rates, there are also newer angles to be explored with each passing day because of the rapid changes in society.