Predictors of Suicidal Ideation in Community-dwelling Older Men: A Comparison between Young-old and Old-old.
10.12934/jkpmhn.2016.25.3.217
- Author:
Si Eun LEE
1
;
Gwi Ryung Son HONG
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. sieun0@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Suicidal ideation;
Man;
Mental health
- MeSH:
Aged;
Child;
Discrimination (Psychology);
Humans;
Logistic Models;
Male;
Mental Health;
Prevalence;
Residence Characteristics;
Suicidal Ideation*;
Suicide
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2016;25(3):217-226
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was done to examine the prevalence of suicidal ideation and predictors of suicidal ideation in community-dwelling older men, comparing young-old (65 to 74) and old-old (75 and over). METHODS: The 2014 National Elderly Survey was used with a sample of 2,790 elderly men. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the predictive factors for suicidal ideation in elderly men. RESULTS: The proportions of participants with suicidal ideation were significantly different between young-old and old-old men (χ²=4.46, p=.035). The multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed that being a recipient of basic livelihood security, experiencing discrimination, conflicting with children, and being depressed were significantly associated with suicidal ideation in young-old men. In old-old men, living arrangements, conflicting with children, and being depressed were significantly associated with suicidal ideation. CONCLUSION: Results indicate that the development of suicide prevention programs requires different approaches young-old and old-old men.
