scholarly journals Intervening to prevent a suicide in a public place: a qualitative study of effective interventions by lay people

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e032319
Author(s):  
Christabel Owens ◽  
Jane Derges ◽  
Charles Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Social Action ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Public Places ◽  
The Public ◽  
Wrong Thing ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Suicidal Person ◽  
Physical Barriers ◽  
High Level ◽  
Design And Methods

ObjectivesMany suicides take place in public locations, usually involving jumping from high places or use of transport networks. Previous research has largely focused on the effectiveness of physical barriers at frequently used locations. There have been no studies of human intervention to prevent suicides in public places. The aim of this study was to identify the core components of an effective intervention by a member of the public.Design and methodsWe conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with people who have either been prevented by a stranger from taking their own life in a public location (n=12) or intervened to prevent a stranger from taking their own life in a public location (n=21). Collectively, the two groups narrated 50 incidents of suicide rescue. We analysed interview transcripts using inductive thematic analysis.ResultsSuicidal people typically displayed no visible distress, describing themselves as being dissociated or ‘in a bubble’. Intervention was seen to involve three main tasks: ‘bursting the bubble’ (reconnecting with self, others and everyday world); moving to a safer location, and summoning help. We show how interveners accomplished these tasks in a range of ways, using both verbal and non-verbal communication and different degrees of restraint.ConclusionsThis is the first empirical study to examine the role of passing strangers in preventing suicides in public places. It shows that no specialist skills are needed. Interveners were ordinary people, distinguished only by a high level of social awareness, combined with a readiness for social action. The findings also suggest that people do not need a script and should not be afraid of saying ‘the wrong thing.’ What interveners said was much less important than how they made the suicidal person feel, namely safe, connected and validated (‘I matter’). Interveners did this simply by being themselves, responding with authenticity, calmness and compassion. Members of the public need to be encouraged to recognise and reach out to those who may be at risk of suicide in public locations, but should be prepared for a prolonged and intense encounter that may leave them with troubling emotions.

scholarly journals Perancangan Komik 360 sebagai Media Informasi tentang Pelecehan Seksual Cat Calling

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (01) ◽  
pp. 14-24
Author(s):  
Benedicta Alodia Santoso ◽  
Michael Bezaleel
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Places ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Facilities ◽  
High Level ◽  
Video Format ◽  
Space Result

AbstrakPerancangan komik 360 sebagai media informasi tentang pelecehan seksual “cat calling” bertujuan untuk menyampaikan informasi kepada masyarakat tentang isu pelecehan seksual secara verbal berupa cat calling serta bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kepekaan masyarakat tentang kejadian yang dihadapi oleh perempuan di jalanan serta tempat umum berkaitan dengan isu ini. Adapun yang menjadi latar belakang tulisan ini adalah karena tingginya tingkat pelecehan seksual secara verbal yang dialami oleh perempuan, sehingga dibutuhkan sebuah media informasi yang dapat memberi informasi dan gambaran tentang isu ini sehingga kesadaran masyarakat dapat meningkat. Komik 360 pada penelitian ini menggabungkan teknologi virtual reality dengan format video 360 dan gaya gambar komik, sehingga dapat menjadi media informasi yang menarik untuk menyajikan realitas yang dihadapi oleh perempuan dalam kesehariannya menggunakan fasilitas umum. Perancangan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kepekaan masyarakat berkaitan dengan isu ini sehingga di masa depan perempuan dapat merasa lebih aman dan terhindar dari pelecehan seksual cat calling di jalan maupun fasilitas umum. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa hasil perancangan dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu media informasi tentang pelecehan seksual cat calling. Kata Kunci: cat calling, komik 360, seksual  AbstractThe aims of 360 Comic as a medium of information for cat calling sexual harassment are to convey information to the public about verbal sexual abuse issue and increasing public sensitivity about the incidents that happens to women in streets and public places. The background of this study is due to the high level of verbal sexual abuse that is experienced by women. There should be a media that can provide information about this issue to increase public awareness. 360 Comic in this research combined 360 virtual reality video format and comic images style. This research can be an interesting media to present the reality that women faced in their daily activities at public facilities. This research is expected to increase the public awareness and women safety in street and public space. Result of the research shows that the comic 360 is able to become an information media about cat calling. Keywords: cat calling, 360 comic, sexual

scholarly journals Perspectives on the implementation of shared space street concept as an alternative to improve the environmental quality in Peunayong area

2021 ◽  
Vol 881 (1) ◽  
pp. 012065
Author(s):  
F Sabila ◽  
J Ardesir ◽  
S Agustina
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
The Public ◽  
Shared Space ◽  
Road Space ◽  
Physical Barriers ◽  
High Level ◽  
Motorized Vehicles

Abstract Shared space street (3S) is an urban design concept applied by eliminating physical barriers and markers on road space to create uncertainty that will drive motorists to reduce vehicle speed and be more tolerant with other road users. The implementation of 3S contributes to the environmental quality through an emphasis on reducing motorized vehicles, improving people’s habits to walk and use public transportation. This study aims to understand the public’s perspectives about the implementation of 3S as a new concept for an old downtown area in Banda Aceh. This study further examines whether familiarity with the area affects the acceptance of 3S, type of expected facility needs, and confidence of 3S impact to reduce congestion. The study uses the qualitative method (interviews) for key informants and quantitative (online surveys) for the public. The results show that although 3S is a new concept for the area, there is a high level of acceptance from the public. The results also show that frequency of visits does not significantly affect the acceptance, need for facilities, or view on impact to congestion. However, a variety of facility requirements was revealed. It is also found that the combination of several methods in data collection and communicating the proposed design is more effective for the implementation of new urban design innovation.

scholarly journals Aurah Covering Parameters: A Study on Muslim Women’s Level of Understanding

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 237-255
Author(s):  
Nurjannah Hasmad ◽  
AbdulRahman Alosman
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Public Places ◽  
The Public ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
The Right ◽  
High Level

Islam emphasizes preserving chastity onto its believers, which is derived into several commandments to achieve this goal. Among them is aurah (parts of body that are prohibited to be exposed to the public) covering. In the context the current society, wearing a hijab (veil) among female Muslim is a common sight in public places. However, wearing a hijab is not what all it takes to completely cover the aurah, in fact, one may wear the hijab but with tight-fitting clothes, for example, that does not adhere to the right concept of aurah covering. This article aims to investigate the level of understanding on aurah covering parameters among Muslim women. Quantitative analysis has been conducted for 135 female students from 27 different nationalities in the International Islamic University Malaysia where a questionnaire consisting of questions related to aurah covering parameters are distributed. Datas were analysed using the SPSS version 26. The findings suggest that Muslim women have a high level of understanding on aurah covering parameters. The findings from this study may be helpful in providing insights to further exploration of hijab and aurah covering issue as there have not yet many studies tackling the hijab issue from the perspective of aurah covering guidelines.

Radiological safety and assessment of the performance of X-ray systems in veterinary facilities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Economides ◽  
C.J. Hourdakis ◽  
C. Pafilis ◽  
G. Simantirakis ◽  
P. Tritakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Atomic Energy Commission ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
Regulatory Control ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Public ◽  
Radiological Safety ◽  
High Level

This paper concerns an analysis regarding the performance of X-ray equipment as well as the radiological safety in veterinary facilities. Data were collected from 380 X-ray veterinary facilities countrywide during the on-site regulatory inspections carried out by the Greek Atomic Energy Commission. The analysis of the results shows that the majority of the veterinary radiographic systems perform within the acceptable limits; moreover, the design and shielding of X-ray rooms as well as the applied procedures ensure a high level of radiological safety for the practitioners, operators and the members of the public. An issue that requires specific attention in the optimization process for the proper implementation of veterinary radiology practices in terms of radiological safety is the continuous training of the personnel. The above findings and the regulatory experience gained were valuable decision-making elements regarding the type of the regulatory control of veterinary radiology practices in the new radiation protection framework.

Developmental Disorders in Canada

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Palmeter
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Health Agency ◽  
The Public ◽  
Age Of Diagnosis ◽  
High Level ◽  
Project Objectives ◽  
Disability Severity ◽  
Occupational Function ◽  
Improve Health

In the completion of my practicum at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) this summer, I worked to develop a surveillance knowledge product to support the national surveillance of developmental disorders. This project used Statistics Canada’s 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability to investigate the burden of developmental disorders in Canada. Developmental disorders are conditions with onset in the developmental period. They are associated with developmental deficits and impairments of personal, social, academic, and occupational function. The project objectives are to estimate the prevalence of developmental disorders in Canadians 15 years of age or older, overall and by age and sex, as well as report on the age of diagnosis, disability severity, and disability co-occurrence in those with developmental disorders. The majority of the analysis has been completed and preliminary results completed, which cannot be released prior to PHAC publication. Although not highly prevalent, developmental disorders are associated with a high level of disability in young Canadians. Early detection and interventions have been shown to improve health and social outcomes among affected individuals. Understanding the burden of developmental disorders in Canada is essential to the development of public health policies and services.

Researching the public procurement system: An analysis of winning organizations

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 860-884
Author(s):  
V.G. Kogdenko ◽  
A.A. Sanzharov
Keyword(s):  
Public Procurement ◽  
The Public ◽  
Debt Capital ◽  
Scientific Principles ◽  
General Scientific ◽  
Marketing Information ◽  
High Level ◽  
Return On Sales ◽  
Procurement System ◽  
Social Components

Subject. The article deals with the analysis of suppliers in the public procurement system based on reasonable prequalification parameters. Objectives. The aim is to test the hypothesis about strong reputation characteristics of the winners in the public procurement system and develop a methodology for assessing the reputation of suppliers for prequalification purposes. Methods. We employ general scientific principles and methods of research, like abstraction, generalization of approaches used by domestic and foreign authors for prequalification and assessment of reputation of public procurement participants. Results. To test the hypothesis, we calculated four groups of indicators on corporate, financial, market, and social components of reputation. The methodology was tested on the data obtained from SPARK-Interfax and SPARK-Marketing information resources. Conclusions. The study revealed that not all reputational characteristics of public procurement winners can be regarded as high level. In terms of the corporate component, it is the low level of share capital, indicating the mistrust on the part of owners and their reluctance to invest in the business, and the low percentage of non-current assets. In terms of the market component, it is a low sales growth rate, as well as low return on sales. As to the financial component, it is a low capitalization of winners, low share of long-term debt capital and low credit limit. With respect to the social component, it is a below-average tax burden.

Studying the Use of Public Spaces in the Library

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francine May
Keyword(s):  
Canadian Journal ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Library Science ◽  
Full Paper ◽  
Public Places ◽  
The Public ◽  
Observational Technique ◽  
Mental Mapping ◽  
Mapping Observation

Methods for studying the public places of libraries, including mental mapping, observation and patron mapping are reviewed. Reflections on the experience of adapting an observational technique for use in multiple different library spaces are shared. Sont passées en revue les méthodes pour étudier la place publique des bibliothèques, y compris les représentations mentales, l’observation et la catégorisation des usagers. L’auteure partage ses réflexions sur l’expérience d’adapter une technique d’observation à différents espaces de bibliothèque. ***Full paper in the Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science***

المعتقدات والافكار الدينية في بلاد الرافدين من خلال المسلات الملكية

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (29) ◽  
pp. 148-165
Author(s):  
طالب منعم حبيب الشمري ◽  
عبد الرزاق حسين حاجم
Keyword(s):  
Lower Section ◽  
Public Places ◽  
The Public ◽  
Large Stone ◽  
Stone Block ◽  
Military Campaigns ◽  
Peace And War

  The obelisk is a large stone block with a height ranging from 50 cm to 3 m. It varies in width from one obelisk to another. It is sculptured from one side or two or four sides with prominent picture inscriptions, often accompanied by cuneiform texts for immortalising kings and their military campaigns. This obelisk is constructed in a rectangular or square, and some of them a dome convex or semi-circular or pyramid. The lower section of the obelisks is wide, similar to the base of the base, and another section is sculpted on a slightly sloping end, so that it can easily be attached to the ground or placed on a special base. The rulers and kings of Mesopotamia established and displayed the obelisk in public places in order to be seen by the public.  It also was placed in the yards of temples or public squares and squares and the streets of cities. It used to celebrate their religious, military and historical achievements in order to immortalise their actions. These obelisks are held to commemorate the deeds of kings and their achievements in peace and war as confirmed by the cuneiform texts and the artistic scenes implemented on them.

Climate Justice

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Climate Justice ◽  
Policy Discourse ◽  
Mary Robinson ◽  
The Public ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
To Come ◽  
Run Up ◽  
High Level

Climate justice requires sharing the burdens and benefits of climate change and its resolution equitably and fairly. It brings together justice between generations and justice within generations. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals summit in September 2015, and the Conference of Parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris in December 2015, brought climate justice center stage in global discussions. In the run up to Paris, Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Climate Change, instituted the Climate Justice Dialogue. The editors of this volume, an economist and a philosopher, served on the High Level Advisory Committee of the Climate Justice Dialogue. They noted the overlap and mutual enforcement between the economic and philosophical discourses on climate justice. But they also noted the great need for these strands to come together to support the public and policy discourse. This volume is the result.

scholarly journals The Problems and Needs of Patients Diagnosed with Cancer and Their Caregivers

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Anna Lewandowska ◽  
Grzegorz Rudzki ◽  
Tomasz Lewandowski ◽  
Sławomir Rudzki
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level ◽  
Patients Experience

(1) Background: As the literature analysis shows, cancer patients experience a variety of different needs. Each patient reacts differently to the hardships of the illness. Assessment of needs allows providing more effective support, relevant to every person’s individual experience, and is necessary for setting priorities for resource allocation, for planning and conducting holistic care, i.e., care designed to improve a patient’s quality of life in a significant way. (2) Patients and Methods: A population survey was conducted between 2018 and 2020. Cancer patients, as well as their caregivers, received an invitation to take part in the research, so their problems and needs could be assessed. (3) Results: The study involved 800 patients, 78% women and 22% men. 66% of the subjects were village residents, while 34%—city residents. The mean age of patients was 62 years, SD = 11.8. The patients received proper treatment within the public healthcare. The surveyed group of caregivers was 88% women and 12% men, 36% village residents and 64% city residents. Subjects were averagely 57 years old, SD 7.8. At the time of diagnosis, the subjects most often felt anxiety, despair, depression, feelings of helplessness (46%, 95% CI: 40–48). During illness and treatment, the subjects most often felt fatigued (79%, 95% CI: 70–80). Analysis of needs showed that 93% (95% CI: 89–97) of patients experienced a certain level of need for help in one or more aspects. (4) Conclusions: Patients diagnosed with cancer have a high level of unmet needs, especially in terms of psychological support and medical information. Their caregivers also experience needs and concerns regarding the disease. Caregivers should be made aware of the health consequences of cancer and consider appropriate supportive care for their loved ones.

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