The Risk Factors of Suicidal Ideation by Age Groups among the Elderly in Korea.
10.15384/kjhp.2015.15.2.54
- Author:
Eun Kyung KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Suwon Science College, Hwaseong, Korea. ekkim430@ssc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Suicidal ideation;
Risk factors
- MeSH:
Aged*;
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Depression;
Education;
Humans;
Korea;
Logistic Models;
Nursing;
Nutrition Surveys;
Prevalence;
Risk Factors*;
Statistics as Topic;
Suicidal Ideation*
- From:Korean Journal of Health Promotion
2015;15(2):54-62
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to compare the prevalence and risk factors of suicidal ideation by age groups among the elderly in Korea. METHODS: This cross-sectional study used Fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (V-3, 2012). The participants were divided into two age groups: the young-old (n=1,016, 65-74 years), old-old (n=579, 75 years or greater) groups. Multiple logistic regression was used for data analysis. RESULTS: The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 19.6% of young-old and 22.7% of old-old, respectively. There was no difference on prevalence of suicidal ideation by age groups. Risk factors of suicidal ideation differ by age groups. In the young-old group, higher suicidal ideation showed significant correlation with a higher level of depression, perceived stress and a lower level of education, self-rated health. In the old-old group, higher suicidal ideation showed significant correlation with a higher level of depression, perceived stress, restriction of activity, and pain/discomfort. CONCLUSIONS: Age group-specific nursing strategies may be required for prevention of suicidal ideation in elderly.
