QUAN ĐIỂM VỀ TỰ TỬ CỦA SINH VIÊN NGÀNH ĐIỀU DƯỠNG TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC THĂNG LONG VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN NĂM 2025

Abstract

Suicide is an intentional act of self-inflicted death. Attitudes toward suicide refer to individuals’ perceptions and evaluations of suicidal behavior as well as those who have suicidal ideation, reflected through levels of empathy, understanding, willingness to provide support, or conversely, stigma, prejudice, and judgment. Healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses who directly interact with individuals with suicidal ideation, may hold diverse perspectives on this sensitive issue. As future frontline providers in mental health care, understanding nursing students’ attitudes toward suicide is essential. This study aimed to describe attitudes toward suicide among nursing students at Thang Long University in 2025 and to analyze associated factors. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 245 students from March to June 2025. Results: The mean attitude score toward suicide was 33.64 ± 4.039 out of 46. Students who were of Kinh ethnicity, resided in urban areas, were married, enrolled in bridging programs, or in their third and fourth academic years had significantly higher attitude scores compared to their counterparts (p < 0.05). Students who had prior contact with individuals with suicidal ideation, had studied or worked in geriatric or intensive care settings, or had relatives/friends with suicidal ideation demonstrated significantly more positive attitudes (p < 0.05). Students with anxiety symptoms also showed significantly more positive attitudes toward suicide compared to those without (p < 0.05).