Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Suicide Prevention Awareness among College Students

Abstract

Introduction: Suicide is one of the main causes of death for young people and a significant global public health concern. Over 700,000 people die from suicide each year, according to the World Health Organization, underscoring the need for efficient preventative measures.

Methodology: A quasi-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was adopted. The study was conducted among 80 B.Sc. Nursing students of selected nursing colleges at Jaipur using convenient sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to assess awareness before and after educational intervention.

Results: The findings revealed that the mean post-test awareness score was significantly higher than the pre-test score, indicating improvement in knowledge after the intervention.

Conclusion: Educational intervention was found to be effective in improving suicide prevention awareness among nursing students.

Keywords: Suicide prevention, awareness, educational intervention, nursing students, mental health