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Community Survey

This survey aims to measure suicidal ideation, psychological distress, knowledge, attitudes, and help-seeking behaviors towards suicide among residents of Illawarra Shoalhaven. So far, 270 responses have been received, indicating relatively low stigma towards suicide. The results also suggest that isolation and depression are associated with suicide, but overall distress levels are low. The survey is currently being disseminated via Facebook, and efforts are being made to increase participation. The target audience includes individuals aged 18 and above residing in Illawarra Shoalhaven. The survey is available in English.

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Community Survey

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  1. Community Survey Preliminary Results

  2. About the survey • Who is the survey for? • 18yrs+ • Residing in Illawarra Shoalhaven • How is it completed? • Disseminated via Facebook • 2nd June 2017 to 31st July 2017 • What does it measure? • Suicidal Ideation • Psychological distress • Knowledge of suicide • Attitudes towards suicide • Help-seeking behaviours

  3. Who has completed the survey so far? 270 responses 18 – 76 years old (mean = 42.8) 79% Female

  4. Who has completed the survey so far? Caucasian

  5. Who has completed the survey so far? High levels of education

  6. Who has completed the survey so far? 70 % employed

  7. What are the results so far? Stigma, distress & suicidal ideation • Relatively low stigma towards suicide • Agreed isolation and depression is associated with suicide • Low levels of distress and low risk of suicide

  8. What are the results so far?

  9. Can we increase participation? Ethics only approved for promotion via Facebook • Which groups can we target via Facebook? • Where can we share the link?

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