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Effectiveness of suicide prevention gatekeeper training: 12-month follow-up of SafeTALK training to community members
Australasian Psychiatry, Vol.31(6), pp.835-840
2023
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Abstract
Objective: Long-term assessments of gatekeeper training (GKT) with multiple follow-ups are rare. Therefore, the aim of the current analysis is to examine 12-month follow-up outcomes of SafeTALK training in addition to the earlier analysis of pre-, post-, and 6-month follow-up.
Method: Two hundred and sixty two community volunteers participated in half-day (4-h) gatekeeper training sessions. Before, after, and 6- and 12-month follow-up surveys were used to assess participants’ knowledge, efficacy, and reluctance to intervene. Linear mixed effects regression was used in statistical analysis.
Results: Fifty six participants (21.4%) completed the 12-month follow-up, representing an attrition rate of 78.6% from pre-test. Linear mixed model analysis revealed a significant, consistent effect for time for knowledge, efficacy, and reluctance. Post-hoc testing revealed significant differences between scores at pre-test and 12-month follow-up for GK knowledge and efficacy; however, no significant difference was seen between these time points for reluctance to intervene. No significant change was measured between the 6 and 12 months for any outcomes. GK knowledge and efficacy remained significantly above pre-test scores.
Conclusion: The evaluation of the GKT demonstrated the long-term effectiveness of community-based suicide prevention training programs to improve and maintain GK knowledge and efficacy.
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- Title
- Effectiveness of suicide prevention gatekeeper training: 12-month follow-up of SafeTALK training to community members
- Authors
- Glenn Holmes (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - PsychologyAmanda Clacy (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietyAnita Hamilton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Occupational TherapyKairi Kõlves (Author) - Griffith University
- Publication details
- Australasian Psychiatry, Vol.31(6), pp.835-840
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- Date published
- 2023
- DOI
- 10.1177/10398562231205132
- ISSN
- 1440-1665; 1039-8562
- Copyright note
- This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the Sage and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage).
- Grant note
- Australian Federal Government
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Thompson Institute; Engage Research Lab; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99971190602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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