Associated Factors of Suicidal Ideation in Community Residents with Suicidal Attempt Experiences.
10.12799/jkachn.2013.24.2.135
- Author:
Mi Young KIM
1
;
Seong Sook JUN
;
Kyung Hee KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Yangsan College, Yangsan, Korea. minocin@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Attempted suicide;
Suicidal ideations;
Self-esteem
- MeSH:
Depression;
Humans;
Nursing Services;
Self Care;
Suicidal Ideation;
Suicide;
Suicide, Attempted;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2013;24(2):135-142
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study isto explore influencing factors which contribute to the suicidal ideation in community residents who have ever experienced suicidal attempts. METHODS: The subjects of this study were a total of 165 local residents with some experiences of suicidal attempts in B City and K Province. The data were collected from May 1st to October 30th, 2012 and self-report questionnaires including Suicidal Ideation Inventory, Self-Esteem Inventory, Depression, Family and Social Support Inventory were used as a measurement tool. The data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, multiple regression with the SPSS/WIN 18.0 program. RESULTS: The average score of suicidal ideation in the local residents with experiences of suicidal attempts was 12.7+/-6.25. Predicted factors on suicidal ideation in the local residents with experiences of suicide attempts included self-esteem, depression and physical illness, and the suicidal ideation has a variance explanation power of 54%. CONCLUSION: The development and application of intervention programs, which can help to increase self-esteem levels and decrease depression levels among community residents with experiences of suicidal attempts, are first needed. Furthermore, nursing services of customized self-management for people with physical disabilities are needed on the basis of their own physical problems.
