Efficacy of suicide prevention gatekeeper training in Israel: Exploring diverse at-risk populations, gender differences, and comparisons between online and in-person training.
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| Title: | Efficacy of suicide prevention gatekeeper training in Israel: Exploring diverse at-risk populations, gender differences, and comparisons between online and in-person training. |
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| Authors: | Cohen, Eyal (AUTHOR), Pomerance, Yael (AUTHOR), Touati Ohayon, Lital (AUTHOR), Brunstein Klomek, Anat (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Death Studies. 2026, Vol. 50 Issue 8, p1411-1419. 9p. |
| Subjects: | Suicide risk factors, Risk assessment, Statistical power analysis, Repeated measures design, Suicidal ideation, T-test (Statistics), Educational outcomes, Sex distribution, LGBTQ+ people, Questionnaires, Teaching methods, Multivariate analysis, Chi-squared test, Descriptive statistics, Suicide prevention, Pre-tests & post-tests, Online education, Analysis of variance, Comparative studies, Data analysis software |
| Geographic Terms: | Israel |
| Abstract: | This study examines the efficacy of a gatekeeper training for suicide prevention among diverse at-risk populations in Israel. One hundred and ninety-three participants, engaging with adolescents, LGBTQ individuals, and the elderly, underwent a four-hour gatekeeper training session, conducted online or in-person. Pre- and post-training self-report questionnaires assessed attitudes toward suicide, perceived knowledge and ability to assist individuals in suicidal distress. Significant improvements were observed in all measures across genders and at-risk populations, with no group differences. An interaction revealed greater knowledge improvement for men. Both training formats demonstrated equivalent effectiveness. Attitudes toward suicide, perceived knowledge, and ability to assist a person in distress were improved. Therefore, incorporating suicide prevention community gatekeeper training for diverse at-risk populations, irrespective of gender, is vital for reducing suicide-related deaths. Online training offers cost-effective options. Future studies should include follow-up assessments for sustained effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | This study examines the efficacy of a gatekeeper training for suicide prevention among diverse at-risk populations in Israel. One hundred and ninety-three participants, engaging with adolescents, LGBTQ individuals, and the elderly, underwent a four-hour gatekeeper training session, conducted online or in-person. Pre- and post-training self-report questionnaires assessed attitudes toward suicide, perceived knowledge and ability to assist individuals in suicidal distress. Significant improvements were observed in all measures across genders and at-risk populations, with no group differences. An interaction revealed greater knowledge improvement for men. Both training formats demonstrated equivalent effectiveness. Attitudes toward suicide, perceived knowledge, and ability to assist a person in distress were improved. Therefore, incorporating suicide prevention community gatekeeper training for diverse at-risk populations, irrespective of gender, is vital for reducing suicide-related deaths. Online training offers cost-effective options. Future studies should include follow-up assessments for sustained effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07481187 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07481187.2025.2510482 |
