Sex education and self-poisoning in Sri Lanka: an explorative analysis

• Main Authors: Grace Crowley (Author), Piumee Bandara (Author), Lalith Senarathna (Author), Ayodhya Malalagama (Author), Sonali Gunasekera (Author), Thilini Rajapakse (Author), Duleeka Knipe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Self-harm and suicide are important causes of morbidity and mortality in Sri Lanka, but our understanding of these behaviours is limited. Qualitative studies have implicated familial and societal expectations around sex and relationships. We conducted an explorative analysis usin...