Social stigma in suicidal behavior: bioethical reflections

Abstract

An integrative review on the theme of the social stigma imposed on individuals who have attempted suicide was conducted bringing to the fore reflections from a perspective of bioethics. The research was conducted in electronic databases. Only scientific articles by peer reviewed scientific journals with available abstracts were included. There were no limits to the year and language of publication. Two hundred and twenty-seven manuscripts were found in the first phase of the search. Only 22 complete texts were included in the study after the complete texts had been read. Despite the limitations of the research, it is believed that deeply studying the stigma of suicide can contribute significantly to patients who have attempted suicide. It is concluded that the study of this topic represents a range of bioethical discussions, forming, as it does, part of a phenomenon that affects aspects related to the autonomy and protection of the person.