Strategies for Reducing Suicide at Railroads: A Scoping Review of Evidence and Gaps

• Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 22; no. 1; p. 18
• Main Authors: Belur, Pooja, Sherry, Patrick, Rodriguez, Ivan, Kurkure, Chetan, Joshi, Shashank V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 27.12.2024; MDPI
• Subjects: Deterrence; Humans; Intervention; Public health; Railroads; Suicide - statistics & numerical data; Suicide Prevention; Systematic Review; Germany; suicide prevention; media reporting; systematic review; means restriction; physical barriers; railroads

This review aims to systematically evaluate existing literature on reducing suicides along railroads, with specific focus on effectiveness, limitations, and research gaps in the current evidence base. Database searches were conducted in PubMed, PsycInfo, Scopus, Embase, and CINAHL covering studies p...