Systematic Development, Validation, and Implementation of a Workshop Module "Suicide Prevention Program" for Pre-University College Teachers.

Abstract

Background: Death by suicide is a global health concern and is one of the top three causes of death among people aged between 15 and 29 years. Teachers are the key professionals in educational institutes to identify symptoms of suicide among students. The present article aimed to develop, validate, and implement a workshop module on the suicide prevention program (SPP).

Methods: The workshop module was developed using the "curriculum development for medical education framework". Subject experts from the psychiatric field validated the module. A total of 72 Pre-University College (PUC) teachers participated in the workshop. A self-structured feedback questionnaire was used to evaluate the participants' satisfaction.

Results: The workshop content areas were identified with a thorough literature review. The workshop module (content, case scenarios for role play, topics for group activities, and diary) was developed in the English language and validated with a content validity index of one. Participants reported high satisfaction with the workshop module. Feedback reported a positive attitude toward suicide prevention.

Conclusion: The "Suicide Prevention Program" was developed and validated based on various experts' suggestions for PUC teachers. It can be implemented in educational institutes.

Registration: CTRI registration is done (CTRI/2022/09/045819).