An explanatory model of suicidal behavior among the indigenous peoples of the department of Vaupés.

Introduction

Suicidal behavior is a public health problem worldwide. Indigenous peoples are one of the most vulnerable populations.

Objective

To establish an explanatory model of suicidal behavior among the indigenous peoples of the department of Vaupés.

Methods

Mixed qualitative-quantitative study with population of the Department of Vaupés. Univariate analysis of local databases and implementation of different qualitative data collection techniques in the field, with the respective hermeneutic analysis following guidelines proposed by other authors.

Results

Suicidal behavior is a problem for the indigenous peoples of the Department of Vaupés. Different explanations for these behaviors involving traditional and structural aspects are presented, which are integrated into an explanatory model that allows guiding interventions.

Conclusions

The explanatory model allows to advance in the intervention of suicidal behaviors adequate in the sociocultural, and opens new possibilities for interaction with other models of care.

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