Influence of self-compassion, self-efficacy abstinence and suicidal behavior in clients with Substance Use Disorders

Background: Substance Use Disorder destroys economy, health, relationships and
career and has several complications including relapse that often remain untreated. The recent
massive increase in drug over dose deaths and suicide from Substance Use Disorder highlights
the importance of assessing suicide risk in patients receiving poly or mono substances which
remains in limbo. Aim: this study aimed to investigate the relation between self-compassion
on self-efficacy abstinence and suicidal behavior among patients with Substance Use
Disorders. Design and participants: A descriptive correlational design was applied in the
present study. This study was conducted at out patient's clinic of The Psychiatric and mental
health hospital affiliated to ministry of Health and Population (MOHP). The study subject was
composed of a convenience sample of 107 clients. Tools: three tools were used to collect the
data for the study: Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), the suicidal behaviors Questionnaire –
Revised (SBQ-R) and Alcohol Abstinence Self-efficacy Scale (AASES). Method: The actual
study was including interview which lasted between 30 to 45 minutes. Each patient was
approached on an individual base and interviewed in privacy by the researcher, signed the
informed consent and accomplished the study tools. Results: there was a statistical significant
negative correlation between self-compassion and suicidal behavior while a statistical
significant positive correlation between self-efficacy and self-compassion was found.
Conclusion: Higher levels of self-compassion and self-efficacy may help buffer risk of active
suicide among clients with substance use disorders.