Solomon, J. orcid.org/0000-0003-1022-5759, Gorton, H., Barcelos, A.M. et al. (7 more authors) (2024) A mixed-methods cross-sectional study to evaluate the public acceptability of a novel pharmacy-based response service for domestic abuse and/or suicidal ideation. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 20 (10). pp. 969-977. ISSN 1551-7411
Abstract
Background: Domestic abuse (DA) and suicidal ideation (SI) are prevalent and often co-occur. Numerous practical and psychosocial barriers inhibit help-seeking, including accessibility and confidentiality concerns. Early intervention and referral are essential for both DA and SI. Pharmacies are accessible and may be perceived as a discreet venue for a DA and SI response service. There is a growing body of literature about the role of community pharmacy teams in suicide prevention and assisting domestic abuse victims globally. Whilst there have been some interventions in UK pharmacies to support domestic abuse victims and encouragement of staff training in suicide prevention, there is currently no commissioned service for DA and/or SI in pharmacies in the UK. Objective: To assess public acceptability of a novel response service in community pharmacy for people in danger from domestic abuse and/or suicidal ideation. Methods: Data collection consisted of an online public survey running for 6 weeks and qualitative interviews with pharmacy customers. Descriptive statistics were used to present the survey results and interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and then analysed using the Framework Analysis method and NVivo 11. Results: The majority of 501 survey respondents and all 12 customer interview participants were supportive of offering a response service for DA and/or SI in community pharmacy. Participants emphasised the need for appropriate staff training and support. They considered it an ethical and accessible approach and the majority said that they would recommend such a service to family or friends, and use it themselves if needed. However, awareness of the service was low and marketing materials were considered insufficiently clear. Conclusions: There is strong public support and acceptability for a response service covering both suicidal ideation and domestic abuse in community pharmacies. Further research is required to develop appropriate marketing materials.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | Humans; Suicidal Ideation; Female; Adult; Male; Community Pharmacy Services; Cross-Sectional Studies; Middle Aged; Young Adult; Domestic Violence; Adolescent; Surveys and Questionnaires; Aged; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Suicide Prevention; United Kingdom |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > Health Sciences School (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number NIHR Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) programme NIHR133122 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 09 Oct 2024 14:23 |
Last Modified: | 09 Oct 2024 14:23 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.07.002 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier BV |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.07.002 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:218057 |