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Survey launched to shape national suicide prevention strategy in Singapore
The National University of Singapore has launched a survey to gather public perspectives on suicide prevention, aiming to inform a national strategy. Open to Singaporeans and PRs aged 21+, the anonymous survey seeks 2000 participants.
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has initiated a comprehensive survey aimed at gathering public perspectives on suicide prevention, with the ultimate goal of informing a national suicide prevention strategy.
This study, led by Principal Investigator Dr Rayner Tan from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, seeks to engage a diverse range of participants from across the country.
By participating in this survey, individuals can contribute to shaping policies that could save lives and promote mental well-being across the nation.
Purpose and Scope of the Study
This research is designed to collect insights from Singaporean citizens and permanent residents aged 21 years and above who can complete the survey in English. The findings will contribute to the development of policies and initiatives to address suicide rates in Singapore effectively.
The study aims to recruit a total of 2000 participants and is expected to conclude by June 2025.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Participant anonymity is a cornerstone of this study. No personal identifiers will be collected, ensuring that individual responses remain confidential.
The NUS Institutional Review Board (NUS-IRB) and the Departmental Ethics Review Committee (DERC) will have access to the original study records solely to verify study procedures and data integrity, without compromising participant confidentiality.
All collected data will be managed according to the National University of Singapore’s Research Data Management Policy.
Data utilized in publications will be retained for a minimum of 10 years before being discarded. Participants’ consent authorizes the collection, use, and storage of their research data, and the potential disclosure to the research team.
Minimal Risk and No Reimbursement
The survey is designed to pose minimal risk to participants. It will primarily focus on general attitudes towards suicide prevention and will avoid delving into sensitive personal experiences.
Given the nature of the study, no compensation or reimbursement is offered for participation. However, participants have the satisfaction of contributing to a cause that may have significant public health benefits.
Voluntary Participation
Participation in this survey is entirely voluntary. Individuals can choose not to participate without any penalties. However, once responses are submitted, the anonymity of the data means that participants cannot withdraw their data from the study.
To help with the initiative, you can visit the survey form here. https://survey.oppi.live/s3/sgsuicideprevention
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Suicidal tendencies and thoughts aren’t something particularly, I don’t think, … one can elicit via a bank or series of questions.
Nonetheless, can’t say that it’s not worth the exercise, … if it’ll actually help in any way.
However, .. with ANONYMITY, if one was that way inclined and was using the survey as their last platform, … there is absolutely nothing that NUS or SSHSOPH could do to act~tually help or prevent !!!
Full Employment still many stressed? I thought everything rosey?
Would they interview Benjamin Leong’s parents, his family – I feel this is important not to leave out in their surveys or else outsiders perceive this survey is just for show, and invite as usual, contempt.
Then there re few Policemen who took their lives, perhaps a few like 4,5 of them – gather information from their friends, families. With an open mind.
Lastly hope their survey questionnaires ARE FREE of political biases.
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Beware of non openness, concealment of data policy, collection of data for heinous uses.
Caveat emptor.
Participate at own dubious risks.
How about hacking, ransom security?
Years and moons ago, our Ministers, Perm Secs, MoS’s conducted constituency walks very frequently – they get a close up feel, direct feedback, honest opinions from voters, residents. No reports from 3rd parties, no surveys from middlemen. All direct they hear from horses mouths, no ear plugs, no political filters. No only ghost voices, shadows, voices from nowhere. These are their tools. Surveys WERE TOTALLY ALIEN. Obviously one can say internet era provide new means. Thats not FULLY TRUE nor applicable. Crucially NONE of 60s, 70s Ministers, Perm Secs MoSs DRAW Million$ of Dollars $salaries. Lastly NO POFMAs to THREATEN… Read more »