Online assessment of suicide stigma, literacy and effect in Australia’s rural farming community

In Australia, farming populations have been identified as having higher rates of suicide, in comparison to metropolitan, rural and regional communities. The reasons for this are unclear although stigma is considered a risk factor. This study was designed to understand the role of suicide stigma and suicide literacy and the relationship
between these.

Kennedy, A.J., Brumby, S.A., Versace, V. L. & Brumby-Rendell, T.2018Online assessment of suicide stigma, literacy and effect in Australia’s rural farming communityBMC Public Health18:846Go to page