A nurse is providing a presentation about suicide to a group of health professionals. Which of the following would the nurse address as a major contributing factor to the rising suicide rate among men?
A) Substance abuse
B) Media influences
C) Lack of conflict resolution skills
D) Parenting practices
Ans: A
Substance abuse, aggression, hopelessness, emotion-focused coping, social isolation, and lack of purpose in life have been associated with suicidal behavior in men. In addition, just under 50% of suicide attempts among men between the ages of 42 and 77 years involve firearms. The media, lack of conflict resolution skills, and parenting practices can play a role but are not considered major factors.
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