Suicide and Alcohol in a Gwich'in Dene Society

Régions: Gwich'in Settlement Area

étiquettes: social sciences, alcohol, prevention strategies, suicide

chercheur principal: Hunnisett, Stan (2)
Nᵒ de permis: 10211
Organisation: University of Iowa
Année(s) de permis: 1991 1990
Délivré: janv. 01, 1990
Équipe de projet: James Andre and Dr. J.A. Ward

Objectif(s): To investigate causes of Fort McPherson's high suicide rate and the role which alcohol may play.

Description du projet: Under the direction of the Peel River Alcohol Society and Fort McPherson Concerned Citizens Committee a community based research project will be established. This research will attempt to understand why Fort McPherson has such a high suicide rate. It is hoped that once an understanding of the reason(s) is established then plans can be made to lower the rate of suicide.