Research Article
Quality of Media Reporting of Suicide in Nepal
Table 2
Potentially helpful media reporting characteristics according to World Health Organization suicide reporting guidelines (
articles).
| Media report characteristics | Frequency (%) |
| Recognizes link of suicide with mental illness | 48 (29.1%) | Suicide statistics reported | 41 (24.8%) | Expert opinion from a mental health professional | 32 (19.4%) | Mentions a suicide prevention program/support service | 24 (14.5%) | Dispels myths regarding suicide (e.g., there are no preceding warning signs and/or that there is nothing one can do to prevent suicide) | 21 (12.7%) | Scientific research findings reported | 19 (11.5%) | Recognizes link of suicide with drug or alcohol abuse/dependence | 14 (8.5%) | Provides contact details for a suicide support service (e.g., suicide helpline) | 8 (4.8%) |
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