Citation

Park E. J. Agr. Med. Community Health 2014; 161-175.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Korean Association of Agricultural Medicine and Community Health)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study investigates the prevalence of suicide ideation and its the related factors by gender among Korean adults.

METHODS: National cross-sectional data from the database of the first and second year of 5th Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (KNHANES V-1, V-2) were used for this study. 13,165 adults (> or =20 years) were included in this analysis.

RESULTS: The prevalence of suicide ideation was 9.8% for men, 18.9% for women. Renal failure, depression, melancholy, stress, perceived health status, and smoking were significant risk factors among both men and women for suicide ideation. Divorced, separated or widowed of marital status and severe physical activity were related factors of suicide ideation for men. Low educational attainment, and alcohol dependency were associated factors of suicide ideation for women.

CONCLUSIONS: There was gender difference of prevalence and risk factors of suicide ideation. These gender differences should be considered for planning and implementing suicide prevention program.

Language: ko

Keywords

Gender; Adult; Risk factors; Prevalence; Suicide ideation