Retrospective Study on Risk Factors for Repeated Hospitalization in Adolescents With Suicidal and Self-Harm Behaviors
10.4306/jknpa.2025.64.4.249
- Author:
Ha-Kyung CHUNG
;
So-Yeon LEE
;
Hee Jin KIM
;
Young-Chul JUNG
;
Junghan LEE
;
Keun-Ah CHEON
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2025;64(4):249-257
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objectives:This retrospective study aimed to identify the sociodemographic and clinical risk factors associated with repeated hospitalizations in adolescents with suicidal and self-harm behaviors.
Methods:This study reviewed the medical records of 86 adolescents aged 11 to 19 years, first hospitalized between January 2019 and December 2022. The participants were categorized into a re-admission group (hospitalized three or more times within 1 year of the first admission) and a control group (hospitalized one to two times). The groups were compared based on the sociodemographic characteristics and psychological assessments.
Results:The school attendance status at the last admission was significantly different between the two groups, with the re-admission group showing greater attendance difficulties. In addition, the number of suicide attempts was higher in the re-admission group, while other sociodemographic factors and psychological assessment results showed no significant differences between the groups.
Conclusion:School attendance has emerged as a key differentiating factor in the likelihood of repeated psychiatric hospitalizations among adolescents with suicidal and self-harm behaviors.Therefore, enhancing school engagement through targeted interventions may help reduce the risk of re-admission in this vulnerable population.
