Gatekeeper readiness in suicide risk prevention behavior

What is it about?

This research employs a cross-sectional approach through a web-based survey to analyse the implementation of a digital-based suicide risk prevention program model. A random sample of 192 Gatekeepers, who are involved in both educational and non-educational services, was selected. Inclusion criteria consisted of Gatekeepers who consented to participate and were registered as academic members at Politeknik Kesehatan Surakarta. Data were collected via a survey using a self-developed and validated questionnaire/tool. Statistical analyses to assess Gatekeepers’ readiness for handling suicide risk included descriptive statistics, One-Way ANOVA, and t-tests with a 95% significance level. A total of 192 Gatekeepers completed the survey. The average scores for readiness in suicide threat prevention, post-trauma recovery ability, and victim evaluation were 5.00, 5.00, and 5.18, respectively. Overall, the surveyed Gatekeepers were inadequately prepared for suicide risk prevention and did not fully understand their roles during both the preparedness phase for suicide prevention and post-traumatic situations. Gatekeepers' readiness and understanding of their role in responding to the threat of suicide are still low in Indonesia. Therefore, their capacity needs to be improved through ongoing training programs, such as suicide management simulations and Gatekeeper placement in campus areas, with cross-sector collaboration among the government, private sector, and community.

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Why is it important?

Efforts that can be made to prevent suicidal ideation, threats, and attempts on campus through problem solving both individually, interpersonally, in the community, and socially. However, the readiness to prevent suicide risk threats on campus is still less than optimal, due to various factors including knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy of Gatekeepers.