A Preliminary Study of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experience Regarding Suicidal Behavior among Mental Health Workers in Korea.
10.4306/jknpa.2015.54.3.338
- Author:
Hye Jin KIM
1
;
Jun Won HWANG
;
Jin Hyeong JHOO
;
Haak Seon KIM
;
Semi HWANG
;
Kanguk LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, National Chuncheon Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Legislation ; Original Article
- Keywords:
Mental health worker;
Attitude toward suicide;
Experience of suicidal behavior
- MeSH:
Education;
Gangwon-do;
Humans;
Korea*;
Logistic Models;
Male;
Mental Health*;
Social Responsibility;
Suicidal Ideation;
Suicide;
Taboo
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2015;54(3):338-349
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to investigate knowledge, attitude, and experience regarding suicidal behavior among mental health workers in Gangwon province of Korea to use as a basis for development of suicide prevention and education programs. METHODS: Questionnaires consisted of 31 questions including general knowledge regarding suicide statistics and suicide related legislation, attitude toward suicide, awareness of suicide, and individual experiences of suicidal behaviors. Chi-square and binary logistic regression analyses were used to determine differences and association among attitude toward suicide, individual experience of suicide, and sociodemographic characteristics. RESULTS: Taboo attitude toward suicide showed association with age and male. Males thought that social responsibility for suicide is necessary. Religiously non-affiliated group and people who had previous suicidal ideation and attempts showed a more permissive attitude toward suicide. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study suggest that demographic characteristics and previous individual experience of suicidal behaviors might influence attitude toward suicide. These personal characteristics should be considered in development of suicide prevention programs for mental health workers.
